Machine Tool Sensor System Model-Based Parameter Comparison

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices fail to accurately and precisely derive information about objects using transmission signals, particularly in determining material parameters and geometry, due to limitations in signal processing and model-based calculations.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising a computer, transmitter, and receiver that calculates parameters using transmission and reflection signals, compares them with model-derived comparison parameters, and employs software to determine optimal characteristic vectors with minimal deviation, enabling precise object analysis, especially with high-frequency signals and in detecting human tissue.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If existing signal processing methods are used to calculate material parameters, then the device can operate with simple processing, but the precision and accuracy of object information derivation is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of object information derivationVSAvoidcomplexity of signal processing and model-based calculations
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device segments the complex measurement problem into distinct functional modules: a transmitter for sending signals, a receiver for capturing reflected signals, an evaluation unit for calculating parameters, and a computer for model-based comparison. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in specific tasks, improving overall measurement precision while making the complex system more manageable and maintainable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-storing model data and comparison parameters in the computer's memory before actual measurements. The evaluation unit pre-calculates expected parameter values based on stored models, enabling faster and more accurate real-time object analysis without increasing operational complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If model-based comparison parameters are used to improve accuracy, then object information can be derived more precisely, but the calculation complexity and processing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of parameter derivationVSAvoidtime for model-based calculations
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The computer stores pre-calculated model data and comparison parameters in its memory before actual measurements are taken. During operation, the evaluation unit quickly compares measured parameters against these pre-stored models, significantly reducing calculation time while maintaining high accuracy in object information derivation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback by comparing calculated parameters with model-based comparison parameters and using the deviations to refine object characterization. This feedback mechanism improves reliability by continuously validating measurements against established models, ensuring accurate material parameter derivation without requiring repeated complex calculations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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

The solution allows for precise derivation of object information, including material properties and geometry, and reliable detection of human tissue, enhancing precision and application areas through accurate parameter calculation and minimal error determination.

Implementation Method 1

The transmitter is particularly provided to send out an electromagnetic signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic radiation: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The receiver is particularly provided to receive an electromagnetic signal

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

at least one receiver (14) for receiving at least one receiving signal (E1, E3, E4), in particular a reflection signal, that has been excited by the transmission signal (S1)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS8670844B2Device, particularly protective sensor system, for a machine tool
Publication Date: 2014.03.11 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a device, particularly a machine tool device, having at least one computer (10), at least one transmitter (12) for transmitting a transmission signal (S1, S2), at least one receiver (14) for receiving at least one receiving signal (E1, E2, E3, E4) excited by the transmission signal (S1, S2), and at least one analysis unit (16) which is provided to calculate at least one parameter (P1, P2, P3, P4) by means of the receiving signal (E1, E2, E3, E4). The invention provides that the computer unit (10) is provided to compare the parameter (P1, P2, P3, P4) to at least one comparison parameter (V1, V2, V3, V4) calculated by means of at least one model (M).