Vehicle Lift Single Microprocessor Wireless Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vehicle lift systems require multiple processors to operate, increasing complexity and cost, and lack the ability to function effectively as part of a group with only a single processor.
Innovation Solution
A vehicle lift system utilizing a single microprocessor to control and communicate wirelessly among lifts, incorporating a base, carriage, actuator, and electronic control system with sensors and actuators, capable of processing both lift control and communication signals, reducing the need for multiple processors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple processors are used to operate the lift and facilitate communication between lifts, then the lift system can perform standard functionality and inter-lift communication, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple processor functions into a single processor. The single processor performs both lift control operations (raising/lowering) and wireless communication functions (facilitating coordination between multiple lifts), eliminating the need for separate processors for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The single processor is designed to be multi-functional, handling diverse tasks including motor control, sensor data processing, wireless communication protocol management, and coordination with other lifts in the system. This universal processor replaces what previously required multiple specialized processors.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple processors are used for each lift function (display screens, remote control, emergency systems), then comprehensive functionality is achieved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges control functions for display screens, remote control systems, emergency systems, and lift operations into a single processor. This consolidation reduces the number of processors from multiple to one while preserving all necessary functionalities through integrated software control.
3Device complexity
If a single processor is used to control the lift, then the device complexity and cost are reduced, but the ability to facilitate communication between multiple lifts is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The single processor is designed with universal capabilities that include both local lift control and wireless communication functions. It can simultaneously manage motor control, process sensor inputs, and maintain communication protocols with other lifts in the network, making it sufficient for both intra-lift and inter-lift operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The single processor acts as an intermediary that handles wireless communication signals between multiple lifts. It receives, processes, and transmits control and status information between lifts, enabling coordinated operation without requiring dedicated communication processors at each lift.
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AI summary
A vehicle lift comprising a base, a carriage configured to receive a portion of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to vertically raise and lower the carriage relative to the base. The vehicle lift is configured to send and receive wireless signals. The vehicle lift further comprises a processor configured to (i) control the actuator, and (ii) process the wireless signals.