Mobile Mineral Crusher Parameter Control via Material Input

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mineral processing systems face challenges in adapting to changing crushing tasks due to the lack of a straightforward method for operators to adjust settings based on material characteristics, leading to inefficient operation and potential equipment misuse.

Innovation Solution

A processing device that allows operators to input material characteristic values of the starting and end materials, generating target machine parameters which are then transmitted to the control device to optimize system settings, including options for selecting suitable equipment and adjusting parameters for optimal performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If operators manually adjust machine settings for different crushing tasks, then the system can be adapted to different material characteristics, but the process becomes time-consuming and complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different crushing tasksVSAvoidtime for adjusting settings
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-stores optimal machine parameter sets in a database that correspond to different material characteristics and end product requirements. When operation begins, the appropriate pre-calculated parameter set is automatically retrieved and applied, eliminating the need for operators to manually adjust settings for each different crushing task.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The control system automatically determines the appropriate machine parameters by retrieving data from the database based on input material and desired output characteristics, without requiring manual intervention from operators. The system serves itself by autonomously selecting and applying the correct parameter configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If operators manually determine optimal machine parameters, then equipment can be optimized for specific tasks, but the complexity of determining correct settings increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidcomplexity of setting determination
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Optimal machine parameter sets have been pre-calculated and stored in the database during system setup or previous operations. The control system simply retrieves these pre-determined parameters based on material characteristics, avoiding the need for operators to perform complex real-time calculations or adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The database acts as an intermediary between the control system and the complex parameter optimization problem. Instead of directly calculating optimal settings, the control system queries the database which contains pre-computed optimal parameters, simplifying the operator's task while maintaining optimization benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Manufacturing precision

If the system provides detailed machine parameter settings, then operational precision is improved, but the ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of machine settingsVSAvoidease of system configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The control system automatically retrieves and applies the complete set of optimal machine parameters from the database based on the selected material characteristics and end product requirements. The operator simply needs to input basic material information, and the system handles all detailed parameter configuration automatically, maintaining both precision and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Adaptability or versatility

If operators adjust machine parameters without guidance, then flexibility is maintained, but the risk of equipment misuse increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in operationVSAvoidrisk of equipment misuse
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides feedback by automatically determining and applying the correct parameter settings based on the input material characteristics and desired end product. This feedback mechanism guides operators to use appropriate settings without requiring them to have deep expertise, maintaining flexibility while preventing equipment misuse through automated validation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4201528A1Method for setting an operating state of at least one mobile mineral processing system
Publication Date: 2023.06.28 KLEEMANN
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for setting an operating state of at least one mobile mineral processing plant, in particular a mobile mineral material crushing plant (10), wherein a processing unit (100) is provided to which an input unit (90) is assigned, wherein at least one material characteristic value of the starting material (KM) to be processed is entered into the input unit (90), wherein at least one material characteristic value (KE) of at least one end material to be produced with the mineral processing plant is entered into the input unit (90), and wherein, taking into account the material characteristic value of the starting material (KM) to be processed and the material characteristic value of the end material to be produced (KE), a target machine parameter (SP) or a set of target machine parameters with several target machine parameters (SP) is generated in the processing unit (100).and wherein at least one target machine parameter (SP) or the target machine parameter set is transferred to a control unit (130) of the mineral processing plant and/or displayed on a display unit. Such a method significantly simplifies the adaptation of a machine operator's mineral processing plant to changing crushing tasks.