Mobile Operator Cabin for Drilling Rig Wireless Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current drilling devices with multi-articulated arms for adjustable drilling positions pose challenges due to obstructed operator views, operator exposure to weather, and safety concerns, especially when drilling at various angles in wall and ceiling areas, requiring operators to leave their cabin and carry heavy control panels.
Innovation Solution
A mobile operator's cabin with an independent chassis, allowing for wireless control of the drilling device, providing a protected and movable control unit that can be positioned independently of the drill rig, enabling clear views and improved safety through a wireless connection and additional working devices like a support arm and gripping device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the operator's cabin is integrated into the drilling device, then the operator has easy access to controls, but the operator's view of the working area is obstructed by the drill mast
Solution Approach 1:
The operator's cabin is separated from the drilling device and implemented as a mobile control unit that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the control function to be detached from the drilling mast, eliminating the view obstruction while maintaining control accessibility through wireless communication.
Solution Approach 2:
A wireless communication system acts as an intermediary between the mobile control unit and the drilling device. This mediator enables the operator to control the drilling device from a remote position with an unobstructed view, transmitting control signals and receiving feedback without physical connection constraints.
2Device complexity
If the operator's cabin is fixed on the drilling device, then the control structure is simple, but the operator is exposed to weather and safety hazards at the construction site
Solution Approach 1:
The operator's cabin transitions from a fixed position to a mobile unit that can be dynamically repositioned. The mobile control unit with independent chassis allows the operator to move to protected locations while maintaining control capability through wireless communication, adapting to weather conditions and safety requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The operator's cabin is extracted from the drilling device structure and implemented as a separate mobile control unit. This extraction removes the operator from the hazardous environment near the drilling point while maintaining control functionality through wireless communication systems.
3Illumination intensity
If the operator leaves the cabin to position near the work area, then the operator has a good view of the drilling starting point, but the operator must carry a heavy control panel
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical control panel carried by the operator is replaced with an electronic wireless control system. The mobile control unit communicates with the drilling device through wireless signals, eliminating the need for heavy physical control panels and cables, allowing the operator to move freely while maintaining full control capability.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a remote control with video camera system is used, then operator safety is increased, but the operator cannot physically move the control unit to optimize viewing position
Solution Approach 1:
The control system transitions from a fixed remote station to a mobile control unit that combines the safety benefits of remote operation with the flexibility of physical movement. The mobile unit with independent chassis allows the operator to dynamically reposition to optimize viewing angles and control effectiveness while maintaining safety through wireless communication.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a drilling rig assembly comprising a drilling rig with a tracked chassis on which a drill carriage with a drill drive is mounted. The drill drive is designed to drive a drill string and is axially movable along the drill carriage. The drill carriage is adjustable to a plurality of drilling positions in space via a multi-jointed arm. The assembly also includes an operator cabin for at least one operator to control the drilling rig. According to the invention, a mobile control unit is provided, which is arranged separately from the drilling rig on an independent chassis. The invention further comprises a method for creating a borehole with such a drilling rig assembly.