Automated Fluid Application System with Obstacle Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current manual application of mold-stripping agents to large surfaces is time-consuming and lacks repeatability due to operator dependence and uneven distribution.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a frame on a locomotive system with a tank and application head, equipped with ejection nozzles and a guiding system for obstacle detection, allowing precise and repeatable application of a fluid product, including a cloth for soaking or projecting the agent.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual application by operator is used, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but application time increases and repeatability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The application system is equipped with obstacle detection means that autonomously detect and respond to obstacles without requiring manual intervention. The system self-adjusts its operation based on detected obstacles, maintaining flexibility while eliminating the time cost of manual decision-making and adjustment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual application by operator is used, then adaptability to obstacles is maintained, but application repeatability and consistency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates obstacle detection means that provide real-time feedback about the application environment. This feedback loop enables the system to consistently adapt to obstacles while maintaining repeatable application quality, as the detection system objectively measures and responds to conditions rather than relying on variable human judgment.
3Device complexity
If manual application with cloth soaking is used, then simple device structure is maintained, but fluid distribution uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces the manual mechanical action of soaking and applying fluid with a controlled fluid delivery system. The application head with supply nozzle provides uniform fluid distribution through controlled flow, eliminating the uneven soaking characteristics of manual cloth application while maintaining operational simplicity.
4Reliability
If automated application system is implemented, then application repeatability and precision are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The application system is divided into distinct functional modules: a locomotive system for movement, a tank for fluid storage, an application head with supply nozzle for fluid delivery, and obstacle detection means for environmental sensing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently and reliably, improving overall system repeatability while keeping individual components relatively simple.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and repeatable application of a known quantity of mold-stripping agent over large surfaces, improving coverage consistency and reducing application time by using a controlled and automated process.
Implementation Method 1
at least one ejection nozzle fluidically connected with the supply nozzle and arranged so that the fluid product flowing from the at least one ejection nozzle soaks the cloth
Data Source
AI summary
An application system for depositing a fluid product on a surface. The application system comprises a frame mounted on a locomotive system ensuring the displacement of the frame over the surface, a tank mounted on the frame and receiving the fluid product to be applied, and an application head fluidically connected with the tank via a supply nozzle. The application system comprises a guiding system which comprises detectors to detect the obstacles in the environment of the application system. Such an application system allows for an even application of the fluid product over the entire surface.