Sewing Pattern Estimation for Richer Machine Operation Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for obtaining operation information from sewing machines are limited, as they fail to detect and utilize information beyond the start or stop of rotation and thread trimming, hindering effective management and utilization of sewing machine operations.
Innovation Solution
An operation information obtaining device that includes a storage portion, estimation portion, and obtaining portion to associate detection information with sewing patterns, enabling comprehensive detection and estimation of sewing machine operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional detection methods are used to obtain operation information, then the detection system remains simple, but the types of detectable operations are limited and information utilization is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The detection device is designed to detect multiple types of operations beyond just rotation start/stop and thread trimming. By making the detection system multi-functional, it can identify various sewing machine operations such as needle actions, presser foot movements, and fabric feeding, thereby reducing information loss without proportionally increasing system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an operation information obtaining device as an intermediary component that bridges the gap between the sewing machine and the detection system. This intermediary device processes and interprets detection information to extract meaningful operation data, enabling comprehensive operation detection while maintaining a relatively simple overall system architecture
2Productivity
If only basic operations like rotation start/stop and thread trimming are detected, then the detection device remains simple, but the effectiveness of operation information utilization is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The operation information is segmented into multiple categories including rotation operations, needle operations, presser foot operations, and fabric feeding operations. By dividing the detection task into specific segments, the system can effectively detect and utilize various operation types without overwhelming complexity in the detection mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical detection mechanisms with sensor-based detection systems. By using sensors to detect operational parameters, the system achieves comprehensive operation detection with reduced mechanical complexity and improved information utilization efficiency
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AI summary
The present application effectively utilizes the operation information of a sewing machine. The operation information obtaining device includes: a storage portion, configured to store pattern information associating detection information and a sewing pattern of a sewing machine, where the detection information is configured to identify an action of a sewing needle of the sewing machine, and the sewing pattern corresponds to the detection information; an estimation portion, configured to estimate the sewing pattern of the sewing machine based on the pattern information and the detection information of the sewing needle detected by a detection device; and an obtaining portion, configured to obtain operation information of the sewing machine having the estimated sewing pattern.