QR Code Maintenance Scheduling for Electrical Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for scheduling and performing maintenance and repair on electrical equipment are time-consuming and inefficient, particularly in determining which electrical sub-panels and distribution panels are connected to a specific piece of equipment, and lack immediate feedback on completion of maintenance or repair tasks.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing interactive one-line diagrams, QR codes, and mobile devices to determine electrical connections, provide real-time maintenance schedules, and allow technicians to access equipment data, thermal images, and work history, enabling efficient prioritization and completion of maintenance tasks with immediate notification of completion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If traditional manual methods are used to determine electrical panel connections, then technicians can identify connected panels, but the process is extremely time-consuming and requires detailed electrical diagrams and common knowledge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses QR codes as digital copies/representations of electrical panel connection information. Each electrical panel has a QR code that contains encoded data about which panels are electrically connected to it. Technicians can scan these QR codes with mobile devices to instantly retrieve connection information without manually interpreting electrical diagrams or relying on common knowledge, dramatically reducing the time and complexity of determining panel connections.
2Reliability
If maintenance schedules are adjusted to repair unexpected equipment failures, then equipment can be repaired promptly, but the regular maintenance schedule must be disrupted and rescheduled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a maintenance management system that provides real-time feedback on equipment status and maintenance completion. When equipment fails or maintenance is performed, the system automatically updates the maintenance schedule and notifies relevant personnel through mobile devices. This feedback mechanism allows for dynamic schedule adjustment without manual intervention, reducing the time and administrative burden of rescheduling while ensuring prompt repair of failures.
3Measurement precision
If detailed electrical diagrams are consulted to identify panel connections, then accurate connection information can be obtained, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex electrical diagrams with simplified QR code representations that contain the same connection information in machine-readable format. The QR codes encode panel connection data that can be instantly decoded by mobile devices, providing accurate connection information without requiring technicians to interpret complex graphical diagrams. This reduces the complexity of the determination process while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent substitutes the manual mechanical process of interpreting electrical diagrams with an automated digital system. Mobile devices with scanning capabilities automatically retrieve and display connection information from QR codes, replacing the manual cognitive process of diagram interpretation. This substitution reduces complexity by automating information retrieval and presentation.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is related to a system and method for scheduling and performing maintenance and/or repair on electrical equipment such as electrical panels, electrical receptacles, electrical devices, and the like. More particularly, the present invention relates to a system and method that allows a building supervisor/owner and/or an electrical maintenance provider to schedule what electrical equipment will be maintained and/or repaired and when that maintenance and/or repair will be conducted. The present invention will then provide a system and method to allow the electrical maintenance/repair provider to perform the maintenance and/or repair on the desired electrical equipment and provide immediate and up-to-date feedback to the system that the required maintenance and/or repair has been completed.