Sensor-Triggered Work Tool Vibration for Hard Material Penetration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Challenging to get a work tool, such as a bucket, into hard materials, which limits productivity and increases wear on components.
Innovation Solution
A utility vehicle equipped with a motion detection apparatus, vibration apparatus, and a controller that analyzes motion data to automatically vibrate the work tool when resistance is detected, enhancing penetration into materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the work tool is used to engage hard materials without vibration, then the structure remains simple and reliable, but the productivity decreases and component wear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies mechanical vibration by coupling a vibration apparatus to the work tool, which generates vibratory motion to facilitate penetration into hard materials. This directly addresses the productivity issue by enabling easier engagement with difficult materials while managing the complexity through integrated sensor-based control
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback control by using motion detection apparatus to monitor work tool movement and automatically activating vibration when resistance is detected. This closed-loop approach improves productivity by responding dynamically to material conditions while maintaining reasonable system complexity through automated decision-making
2Productivity
If vibration is continuously applied to the work tool, then material engagement improves, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic action by applying vibration only when motion detection apparatus indicates resistance conditions, rather than continuously. This intermittent vibration approach maintains material penetration capability while significantly reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous operation
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses self-service principles by automatically detecting resistance conditions through motion sensors and independently activating vibration without external intervention. This autonomous response ensures vibration is applied only when needed, optimizing the balance between productivity and energy consumption
3Productivity
If manual monitoring and activation of vibration is used, then the system remains simple, but the response time increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system implements automatic feedback control by continuously monitoring motion detection data and automatically activating vibration when resistance conditions are detected. This automated feedback loop dramatically reduces response time compared to manual monitoring while maintaining manageable system complexity through standardized control architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical monitoring with automated electronic motion detection apparatus and control algorithms. This substitution of mechanical/manual systems with electronic automation achieves faster response times while keeping the overall system complexity within acceptable bounds through integrated electronic control
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
Improves productivity by allowing easier engagement with materials and reducing component wear.
Implementation Method 1
actuate the vibration apparatus to vibrate the work tool
Data Source
AI summary
A utility vehicle for moving a material comprising a frame including a first motion detection apparatus, a work tool movably coupled with an arm, where the arm is movably coupled with the frame, a second motion detection apparatus coupled with the work tool, a vibration apparatus coupled with the work tool, and a controller in communication with the motion detection apparatus and the vibration apparatus, wherein the controller includes a processor and a memory having a work tool vibration algorithm stored thereon, wherein the processor is operatable to execute the work tool vibration algorithm to receive motion data from the motion detection apparatus, analyze the motion data to determine if the motion data represents a movement of the motion detection apparatus that drops below a threshold movement level, actuate the vibration apparatus to vibrate the work tool.