Modular Wire Diagnosis Apparatus for Lifting Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lifting devices lack a real-time wire diagnosis capability, posing a risk of accidents due to undetected wire damage.
Innovation Solution
A wire diagnosis apparatus with a detachable sensing unit that includes magnetic field sensors to detect wire conditions, transmitting diagnosis results to a user terminal and featuring modular components for easy replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wire diagnosis apparatus is added to the lifting device, then wire condition monitoring capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The diagnosis apparatus is divided into modular components: a standing unit that attaches to the lifting device, a sensing holder unit containing sensors, and a coupling unit. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently and enables easy replacement or maintenance of individual modules without affecting the entire system.
Solution Approach 2:
The standing unit serves as an intermediary component that bridges the sensing holder unit and the lifting device structure. It provides a stable mounting interface while allowing the sensing unit to be positioned optimally for wire detection, thus simplifying the overall integration process.
2Ease of repair
If modular components are used in the diagnosis apparatus, then ease of repair is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus uses clearly defined modular units (standing unit, sensing holder unit, coupling unit) connected through standardized interfaces. The coupling unit specifically enables detachable connection between the sensing holder and stand, allowing rapid replacement of sensor components without disassembling the entire apparatus.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows worn or damaged sensing components to be quickly replaced with new units. The standardized coupling mechanisms enable fast detachment and attachment of sensor modules, minimizing downtime and facilitating easy maintenance operations.
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 real-time wire condition monitoring, preventing accidents and allowing for swift replacement of faulty components, thereby ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a sensor part formed between the upper cover and the lower cover in even numbers to sense the wire
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a wire diagnosis apparatus mounted on a lifting device, which has a platform having a hook disposed at a lower portion to lift an object. The wire diagnosis apparatus includes: a standing unit detachably combined with any one among an inlet and an outlet where a wire of the platform comes in and out; a sensing holder unit formed in a cylindrical shape perforated in the middle and detachably combined with a stand combining part of the standing unit to sense the wire; and a coupling unit detachably combining the sensing holder unit with the stand combining part of the standing unit.