Haul Machine Management System Position Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Inefficient management of haul machine operations in mines leads to decreased productivity due to improper assignment and timing of vehicle operations.
Innovation Solution
A management system using detection units to track the position of haul machines and determine arrival times and operation states, allowing for precise calculation of standby and cycle times, enabling optimized vehicle assignment and operation scheduling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If haul machine operations are not properly managed, then productivity in the mine decreases, but implementing a management system increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The management system integrates multiple functions into a single platform: detecting position information of multiple haul machines, determining arrival times at loading areas, calculating standby times, and computing cycle operation times. This multi-functional approach improves mine productivity while avoiding the need for separate complex systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects position information from detection units, autonomously determines arrival times based on detected positions, and self-calculates standby and cycle times without requiring manual intervention. This automation reduces operational complexity while enhancing productivity monitoring and management.
2Productivity
If the management system tracks detailed position information and operation times of all haul machines, then operation scheduling is optimized, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring increases
Solution Approach 1:
The management system acts as an intermediary that receives position information from detection units and processes it to determine arrival times and calculate operation durations. This intermediary approach simplifies the detection process by standardizing data collection and processing, reducing the overall difficulty of tracking multiple haul machines.
Solution Approach 2:
The system divides the tracking process into distinct segments: position detection by detection units, arrival time determination by the management system, standby time calculation, and cycle time computation. This segmentation makes the overall detection and measurement process more manageable and less complex.
Data Source
AI summary
A management system, includes: a first detection unit configured to detect position information of a first haul machine configured to travel along a haul road that leads to a loading area of a mine; a second detection unit configured to detect position information of a second haul machine configured to travel along the haul road; and a processing device configured to receive a detection result from each of the first detection unit and the second detection unit, wherein the processing device is configured to determine that the second haul machine arrives at an entrance of the loading area when the second haul machine arrives at a position behind the first haul machine that is in a standby state at the entrance based on the detection results.