Mobile Concrete Pump Position Verification for Complete Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for positioning and supporting mobile concrete pumps are prone to error and require time-consuming repositioning due to reliance on operator estimation, leading to inefficiencies in serving the concreting surface without altering concrete properties.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for detecting and verifying a working position and determining an optimal support setting using GPS coordinates, laser beams, or radar to determine the theoretical working range and compare it with actual positions, providing real-time feedback to ensure complete coverage of the concreting surface without repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If operator estimation is used for positioning and supporting the concrete pump, then the setup process is simple and quick, but the positioning precision and coverage accuracy deteriorate, leading to time-consuming repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical/operator-based estimation method with an optical/electronic measurement system. A measuring device with sensors (such as laser rangefinders or cameras) automatically detects the working position and compares it with the theoretical working range, eliminating the need for manual estimation and improving positioning precision without significantly complicating the setup process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a measuring device as an intermediary between the operator and the concrete pump positioning process. This device provides objective measurement data and feedback, serving as a mediator that guides the operator to the optimal position, thereby improving accuracy while keeping the overall process manageable
2Reliability
If repositioning is performed to achieve complete coverage of the concreting surface, then the coverage completeness improves, but the time consumption and loss of concrete properties worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by determining the optimal set-up position and support settings before the concreting operation begins. The measuring device calculates the theoretical working range and compares it with the required coverage area in advance, allowing the operator to position the pump correctly from the start and avoid time-consuming repositioning during the concreting process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by providing the operator with information about whether the current position provides sufficient coverage. The measuring device compares the actual working position with the theoretical working range and indicates when complete coverage is achieved, enabling the operator to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary repositioning
3Measurement precision
If the theoretical working range is calculated and compared with actual positions, then the positioning accuracy improves, but the measurement and verification complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a measuring device that performs multiple functions: it detects the actual working position, calculates the theoretical working range based on support settings, compares the two, and provides feedback to the operator. This multi-functional approach consolidates several measurement and calculation tasks into a single integrated system, improving accuracy while managing complexity through consolidation
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise positioning and support setting of mobile concrete pumps, ensuring complete coverage of the concreting surface without repositioning, thereby optimizing efficiency and reducing time consumption.
Implementation Method 1
detecting position-related data on a working position, in particular a working distance between the set-up position and the working position
Implementation Method 2
GPS coordinates, laser beams, or radar to determine the theoretical working range
Implementation Method 3
GPS coordinates, laser beams, or radar to determine the theoretical working range
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method for detecting and verifying a working position of a mobile concrete pump, said method comprising the steps: a) setting up and at least partially supporting the concrete pump at a set-up position; b) detecting position-related data of a working position, wherein the working position is located in a region of a surface to be concreted which is remote from the set-up position; c) comparing the position-related data with a theoretical working area resulting from the set support; and d) outputting a signal as to whether the working position can be operated. This makes it possible to set up or support a mobile concrete pump in the most optimal manner possible. The invention also relates to a method for determining a suitable support setting, a measurement device, and a mobile concrete pump.