Refrigerator Article Delivery Control with Wireless Charging Thresholds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing refrigerator article delivery devices face battery power issues, leading to sudden stops during operation and a poor user experience due to lack of a reliable power source.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for controlling the article delivery device, which includes detecting whether it is in a wireless charging area, charging the device based on its battery power, and only allowing it to move to a target position once the battery reaches a set threshold, ensuring sufficient power for complete delivery and return.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the article delivery device uses a battery-powered wireless design, then the ease of operation and user convenience are improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to battery power issues and sudden stops during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary charging actions before the article delivery device needs to operate. The charging area is pre-configured with wireless charging facilities, and the device is automatically charged when returning to this area, ensuring power is replenished before the next delivery task, thus preventing sudden stops during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the article delivery device reports its power status to the control system. Based on this feedback, the system determines whether the device needs charging and manages the charging process accordingly, allowing dynamic adjustment of delivery tasks based on actual power levels
2Productivity
If the article delivery device operates without sufficient power management, then the productivity is improved by continuous operation, but the reliability worsens due to sudden stops and incomplete deliveries
Solution Approach 1:
The system checks the battery power level before assigning new delivery tasks. If the power level is sufficient, the device can continue operating; if not, it is directed to charge first. This preliminary power assessment ensures that the device always has enough power to complete its current task and return, preventing sudden stops during delivery operations
Solution Approach 2:
The article delivery device automatically returns to the charging area when its power level drops below a threshold, and the charging process is initiated automatically without external intervention. This self-service mechanism ensures the device maintains sufficient power for continuous productive operation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures the article delivery device can reach and return from the target position without power issues, enhancing user experience by maintaining continuous operation and preventing battery-related failures.
Implementation Method 1
detecting whether an article delivery device is in a wireless charging area, and charging the article delivery device according to a battery power of the article delivery device
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and more particularly, to a method for controlling an article delivery device, the method including: detecting whether an article delivery device is in a wireless charging area, and charging the article delivery device according to a battery power of the article delivery device, controlling the article delivery device to be loaded according to a received user instruction and a target position after the battery power of the article delivery device reaches a set threshold value, and controlling the article delivery device to move to the target position after the article delivery device is loaded.