Feed Mixer Rotation and Weight Logging for Remote Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Agricultural machine indicators present challenges in setting and maintaining correct settings, leading to operational issues due to complexity and language barriers, requiring improved remote access methods for OEMs and indicator providers to efficiently support and monitor equipment.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for remote access to machine control indicators using smart devices and farm networks, enabling software updates and data monitoring for trailed and truck-mounted equipment, including sensors for weight, rotation, temperature, and pressure, to diagnose issues and optimize performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If indicators are customized to meet a wide variety of needs with many settings and options, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases making it difficult to find and correct settings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a remote support system that acts as an intermediary between the user and the complex indicator settings. A technician can remotely access the indicator, view current settings, and make corrections without the user needing to understand or navigate the complex interface. This mediator resolves the contradiction by allowing full customization capability while shielding users from the complexity of managing numerous settings.
2Ease of operation
If Tech Support from indicator provider or OEM is provided, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of time increases due to language barriers, miscommunication, and travel time for field service calls
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of in-person field service calls with an electronic remote access system. Technicians can connect to indicators remotely via network connections, eliminating the need for physical travel. This substitution also replaces language barriers and miscommunication issues with direct digital interaction, allowing technicians to see exactly what the user sees and make corrections immediately, thus resolving both the ease of operation and time loss contradictions.
3Productivity
If remote access to machine control indicator is implemented using smart device and farm network, then productivity of support department is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a remote access system that serves multiple functions: viewing settings, making corrections, updating software, and providing training. By creating a universal platform that handles all these tasks through a single interface, the system improves support productivity without proportionally increasing complexity. The same remote connection mechanism serves multiple purposes, making the complexity increase manageable while delivering significant productivity gains.
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes the step of receiving a first weight value from a sensor associated with a feed mixer. A first rotation speed associated with the first weight value is monitored. A second weight value is received from the sensor associated with the feed mixer and a second rotation speed associated with the second weight value is monitored. A mixing profile is generated based on the first weight value, the second weight value, the first rotation speed, and the second rotation speed. In one embodiment, a first feed ingredient is associated with the first weight value and a second feed ingredient is associated with the second weight value.