Shovel Output Level Memory for Seamless Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators face inconvenience when switching operation modes on a shovel as it requires time to adjust the output level after mode switching, disrupting workflow efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A shovel configuration that stores user-adjustable output settings associated with the previous operation mode and applies them when switching, allowing seamless transition between modes without manual readjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple operation modes with different output characteristics are prepared in advance, then the shovel can adapt to different work situations, but it takes time to adjust the output level after switching modes
Solution Approach 1:
The control device stores the output level setting that was active before mode switching occurred. When the operator switches to a different operation mode, the system automatically restores the previously stored output level, eliminating the need for manual readjustment and saving time.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a copy of the previous output level setting and applies it automatically when mode switching occurs. This copying mechanism preserves the operator's preferred output configuration across different operation modes without requiring re-adjustment.
2Productivity
If the operator manually adjusts the output level after mode switching, then the output can be optimized for the new mode, but this requires additional time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The control device automatically performs the output level adjustment that would otherwise require manual operator intervention. By detecting mode switching and autonomously restoring the previous output level setting, the system eliminates the need for additional manual adjustments, thereby improving workflow efficiency without increasing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system monitors the operation mode status and uses this feedback to automatically adjust the output level. When mode switching is detected, the control device responds by restoring the previously stored output level, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to operator needs without requiring explicit manual commands.
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AI summary
A shovel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an operation mode setting unit that selectively sets an operation mode to be used from among a plurality of operation modes having different output characteristics related to an operation of the shovel in response to an input from a user to an operation mode changeover switch, a mode level setting unit that selectively sets a level to be used in the operation mode from among a plurality of levels of output related to an operation of the shovel defined for each of the plurality of operation modes in response to the input from the user to a mode level adjustment dial, and a storage unit that stores the level set in the operation mode before switching in association with the operation mode before switching when the operation mode is switched by the operation mode setting unit.