Dynamic Readability Adjustment for Production Weighing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current weighing scale technologies require setting the readability to the most demanding requirement for all ingredients, leading to inefficient and error-prone processes, as they do not adapt dynamically to the specific accuracy needs of each ingredient, resulting in prolonged measurement times and potential inaccuracies.
Innovation Solution
A method that dynamically adjusts the readability parameter of a scale for each ingredient based on its specific weighing tolerance and safety factors, allowing for automatic configuration before weighing, thereby optimizing the weighing process by setting the readability parameter according to the requirements of each ingredient, reducing the need for manual intervention and minimizing measurement time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the readability of the scale is set to the most demanding requirement for all ingredients, then the measurement precision is improved, but the measurement time is prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the readability parameter adjustable and adaptive rather than fixed. The system dynamically changes the readability setting based on the specific ingredient being weighed and its associated tolerance requirements, allowing the scale to optimize between precision and speed for each weighing operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by modifying the readability parameter of the scale according to different ingredients and their tolerance specifications. The system automatically adjusts this key parameter to match the required precision level for each ingredient, avoiding unnecessary high-precision settings that would increase measurement time.
2Measurement precision
If the readability of the scale is manually switched between ingredients, then the measurement precision is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the scale system to automatically adjust its readability parameter without requiring manual intervention. The system retrieves tolerance information for each ingredient and autonomously configures the appropriate readability setting, eliminating the need for operators to manually switch between precision levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment of readability with an automated electronic control system. The system uses software-based parameter adjustment and electronic communication between the scale and ingredient information sources, substituting manual operator actions with automated computational processes.
3Reliability
If the readability is set to the most demanding requirement, then the reliability is improved, but the productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements parameter changes by dynamically adjusting the readability parameter based on the specific tolerance requirements of each ingredient. This allows the system to maintain reliability by setting appropriate precision levels while improving productivity by avoiding unnecessarily high precision settings that would slow down the weighing process.
Data Source
AI summary
A method is provided for optimizing the time required for a scale to weigh a set of ingredients. A weighing tolerance is obtained for each ingredient in the set. Based on the weighing tolerance, a readability parameter is determined for each ingredient. Based on the determined readability parameter, the scale is configured before each ingredient is weighed.