Remote Panel Machine Control With Programmable Single-Button Start
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing machines for processing panels, such as wooden panels, often have operation start buttons that are not easily reachable by operators due to the machine's size and the presence of panels, making the operation less comfortable and safer.
Innovation Solution
A remote control system with a programmable single button or joystick that can be worn by the operator, allowing for intuitive and safe control of the machine's operations, including starting and stopping, with a multicolored LED for status indication and a display for guiding panel manipulation, and coupling means like a cuff or lanyard for easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the machine start button is placed on the machine body near the work surface, then the machine structure remains simple, but the operator cannot easily reach the button due to machine size and panel obstacles
Solution Approach 1:
A remote control device acts as an intermediary between the operator and the machine's control system. The remote control transmits signals wirelessly to the logic control unit, enabling the operator to start and stop the machine without physically approaching the work area or the machine's control panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical control system (physical buttons on the machine body) with a wireless electronic control system. The remote control uses wireless communication protocols to transmit control signals to the logic control unit, eliminating the need for physical contact with the machine's control interface.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a remote control with multiple buttons is provided, then the control functionality is comprehensive, but the remote control dimensions increase and becomes less portable
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control device is designed with a single button that performs multiple functions depending on the machine's operational state. When the machine is stopped, the button activates the processing cycle; when the machine is running, the button activates the emergency stop function. This multi-functionality is achieved through the logic control unit interpreting the single button press based on current operational context.
Solution Approach 2:
The functionality of the single button changes dynamically based on the machine's operational parameters. The logic control unit monitors the machine state and adjusts the interpretation of the button press accordingly, allowing one physical input to control different machine functions based on real-time parameter changes.
3Productivity
If the machine has remarkable dimensions to accommodate large panels, then the work capacity is improved, but the start button becomes harder to reach
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control serves as a mediator that decouples the operator's position from the machine's control interface. The operator can remain at a safe distance from the large machine and work area while still having full control over machine operations through wireless communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The control interface is moved from the horizontal plane of the machine body to the operator's handheld device in a different spatial dimension. This allows the control function to be accessible regardless of the machine's physical size and layout.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a machine (10) for working panels (P), in particular for working panels (P) made of wood, fiberglass, plastic, and the like, wherein said machine (10) comprises working members (11), for carrying out the working of said panels (P), a display (12), a logic control unit (U) connected to said display, and a control device (13), configured for interacting remotely with said logic control unit (U), wherein said machine (10) is characterized in that said control device (13) has at least one button (130), the interactions between said control device (13) and said logic control unit (U) being programmable and/or vary according to the status of said machine (10). Also, the present invention concerns a method of working panels (P) by means of said machine (10).