Rock Breaking Component Magnetization for Stress Wave Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for measuring rock breaking dynamics are limited in accurately capturing stress wave parameters due to interference from magnetizing coils used simultaneously for measurement, which affects the reliability of stress wave data during rock breaking operations.

Innovation Solution

A method and arrangement where components of the rock breaking system are subjected to persistent magnetization using permanent magnets or magnetization means, allowing for the measurement of rock breaking dynamics based on changes in magnetic properties without simultaneous magnetization during measurement, thereby reducing interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If magnetizing coils are used simultaneously for measurement during rock breaking, then measurement capability is provided, but measurement precision deteriorates due to interference from the magnetizing coils

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestress wave measurement accuracyVSAvoidinterference from magnetizing coils
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the magnetizing function from the measurement process by using permanently magnetized components instead of active magnetizing coils during measurement. The component is magnetized beforehand and then measured without simultaneous magnetization, removing the interference source from the measurement environment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The component is magnetized in advance before the measurement process begins. This preliminary magnetization allows the measurement to proceed without requiring active magnetizing coils, thereby eliminating the interference that would occur if magnetization and measurement happened simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If permanent magnets are used to provide persistent magnetization, then measurement precision improves by eliminating interference, but device complexity increases due to arrangement of permanent magnets or magnetization means

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverock breaking dynamics measurement accuracyVSAvoidarrangement structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the magnetization function into the component itself by permanently magnetizing it, rather than requiring separate magnetizing coils and power supplies. This integration eliminates additional device components while maintaining the required magnetic field for measurement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The component serves its own magnetization needs by being permanently magnetized, eliminating the requirement for external magnetizing equipment during operation. The component self-maintains its magnetic state without requiring continuous external energy input or control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

This approach enhances the consistency and accuracy of measuring stress waves and rock breaking dynamics by minimizing disturbances, providing reliable data for controlling rock breaking operations.

Implementation Method 1

at least one element at least part of which is arranged to a state of persistent magnetization

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPersistent magnetization: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

measuring at least one parameter of rock breaking dynamics on the basis of a change in a magnetic property of the component

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetoelastic effect: Magnetoelastic Effects

Data Source

PatentEP2811110B1Arrangement and Method in Rock Breaking
Publication Date: 2017.09.20 SANDVIK MINING & CONSTR OY
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AI summary

An arrangement and method for measuring rock breaking dynamics. The arrangement comprises at least one component of a rock breaking system, the component being subjected to stress during rock breaking, at least one element at least part of which is arranged into a state of persistent magnetization, and at least one measuring member for measuring at least one parameter of rock breaking dynamics on the basis of a change in a magnetic property of the component.