Floor working implement and method for setting a parameter range on a floor working implement and system comprising a floor working implement and an external terminal

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing soil cultivation devices are limited in their ability to optimally process various types of flooring surfaces, as they are typically preset for common categories, leaving some surfaces unoptimized and requiring users to manually adjust parameters without knowing the optimal settings.

Innovation Solution

A method where the user adjusts the soil cultivation device over the area to be processed, allowing the device to automatically set parameter ranges based on the surface conditions, with the option to manually or automatically adjust parameters within defined limits to prevent errors, and an external application assists in calibrating these settings for optimal performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If preset parameter ranges are provided for common floor types, then the device can be easily operated for typical surfaces, but it cannot optimally process uncommon or specialized flooring surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different floor typesVSAvoidcomplexity of parameter setting
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device automatically determines the optimal parameter range by monitoring error cases during automatic movement over the floor surface, eliminating the need for manual parameter setting by the user. The system self-calibrates by identifying when processing errors occur and adjusts parameters accordingly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes device parameters based on detected error cases during operation. By monitoring when errors occur at different parameter values, the system identifies optimal parameter ranges specific to each floor surface type, transitioning from static presets to dynamic parameter adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If the user manually experiments with different device parameters, then they may find optimal settings for specific soil areas, but this process is time-consuming and requires trial and error

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of parameter optimizationVSAvoidtime for parameter adjustment
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements automatic feedback by monitoring error cases during operation and using this information to determine optimal parameter ranges. The feedback loop continuously observes processing results and adjusts parameters accordingly, eliminating manual trial and error while achieving precise optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The device performs preliminary automatic movement and error case detection to pre-determine the optimal parameter range before actual processing begins. This preliminary calibration phase automatically establishes the correct parameters, saving time during subsequent operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If a fixed parameter range is set for a category of floor types, then the device can handle common surfaces effectively, but it leads to errors when processing surfaces outside the predefined categories

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of processingVSAvoidcoverage of floor type variations
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static fixed parameter ranges to dynamic parameter determination. By automatically detecting error cases during initial movement, the system adapts parameters in real-time to match the specific floor surface being processed, ensuring reliable operation across diverse floor types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The error case monitoring mechanism serves multiple functions: it identifies optimal parameters, determines suitable ranges, and adapts to any floor type regardless of category. This universal approach replaces multiple category-specific presets with a single adaptive system that handles all floor types effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4098162B1Floor working implement and method for setting a parameter range on a floor working implement and system comprising a floor working implement and an external terminal
Publication Date: 2023.10.18 VORWERK & CO INTERHOLDING GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for setting at least one parameter range (3) of a device parameter (4) of the soil cultivation device (1) available on a soil cultivation device (1) for cultivating an area (2), which depends on the soil type of the area (2) to be cultivated, wherein the parameter range (3) has a defined range of values ​​of the device parameter (4) selectable by the user for cultivating the area (2).In order to adapt the soil cultivation device (1) individually to the needs of a user, it is proposed that the user moves the soil cultivation device (1) over the area (2) to be cultivated during an adjustment process, whereby during the movement of the soil cultivation device (1) a limit device parameter (5, 6) dependent on a condition of the area (2), which leads to a predefined error case when applied to the cultivation of the area (2), and wherein the parameter range (3) is automatically set on the basis of the determined limit device parameter (5, 6), by the limit device parameter (5, 6) defining a range end (7, 8) of the parameter range (3).