Remote Control Input Device for Earth Drilling Operations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current earth drilling devices require multiple operators on site, increasing operational effort and costs, as the operator must remain in the driver's cab to control the drilling process, limiting flexibility and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A remote control input device is designed to allow operators to control earth drilling devices from various locations, reducing the need for additional personnel by enabling parameter input for operations such as starting or stopping drilling, adjusting torque, speed, and other drilling parameters, thus allowing for more flexible and efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the operator remains in the driver's cab to control the earth drilling device, then the control and monitoring are reliable, but the number of personnel required increases and operational flexibility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into multiple independent control units. The original control device in the driver's cab is divided into a first control unit, and additional second control units are provided that can be positioned elsewhere on the worksite. This allows the operator to control the earth drilling device from multiple locations, improving flexibility while maintaining control reliability through redundant control points.
Solution Approach 2:
Additional control devices act as intermediaries between the operator and the earth drilling device. These second control units transmit control signals to the device, enabling the operator to control drilling operations from remote positions without directly being in the driver's cab, thus enhancing operational flexibility while maintaining reliable control.
2Reliability
If multiple operators are provided on site to monitor and control the earth drilling device, then the operational reliability is improved, but the personnel costs and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The additional control units are designed to perform multiple functions. They can control drilling parameters, monitor operational status, and provide emergency stop capabilities. This multi-functionality allows a single operator to manage various tasks from a remote position, reducing the need for multiple specialized personnel while maintaining operational reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system is designed to provide self-monitoring and self-control capabilities through the distributed control units. The system can automatically transmit operational data and status information to the control devices, reducing the need for additional monitoring personnel and simplifying operational complexity while maintaining reliability.
3Ease of operation
If the operator is positioned in the driver's cab, then the control access is direct and reliable, but the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The control capability is extended from a single fixed location (driver's cab) to multiple spatial dimensions by placing additional control units at different positions on the worksite. This allows the operator to move between locations and perform different tasks simultaneously, such as controlling drilling from one position while monitoring or performing other tasks from another position, thereby improving productivity without sacrificing control accessibility.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system comprising an earth drilling device with a control device for operating the earth drilling device, wherein the system further comprises an input device functionally coupled to the control device for entering at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device, in particular a parameter that causes drilling to start with the earth drilling device or to stop drilling carried out with the earth drilling device, wherein the input device is designed as a remote control.