Sprinkling Vehicle Speed Control Based on Tank Water Level
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Solution Overview
Problem
The work efficiency of sprinkling vehicles is reduced when traveling speed is uniformly set, necessitating a technique to flexibly adjust the traveling speed.
Innovation Solution
A sprinkling vehicle management system that includes a water amount data acquisition unit to monitor the water level in the tank and a speed setting unit to adjust the traveling speed based on the water amount data, allowing for flexible speed adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the traveling speed of the sprinkling vehicle is uniformly set, then the control system is simple, but the work efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic speed adjustment by making the traveling speed variable based on water tank levels. The control system automatically modifies the speed profile according to real-time water amount data, transitioning from a static uniform speed to a dynamic adaptive speed that optimizes work efficiency while maintaining simple operational control.
2Productivity
If the traveling speed is increased to improve work efficiency, then the productivity increases, but the braking distance increases when water is abundant
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs feedback control by continuously monitoring water tank levels and using this information to adjust traveling speed. When the tank is full or nearly full, the system receives feedback about the excess water condition and automatically reduces speed to maintain safe braking distance, preventing potential safety issues while still allowing high-speed operation when water levels are appropriate.
3Reliability
If the traveling speed is reduced to maintain safe braking distance, then the braking distance is controlled, but the work efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically changes the speed parameter based on water tank conditions. Instead of maintaining a constant low speed, the system adjusts the speed parameter in real-time according to water levels, allowing high speed operation when tanks are appropriately filled and reducing speed only when necessary for safety, thereby optimizing both reliability and productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
A sprinkling vehicle management system includes: a water amount data acquisition unit that acquires water amount data indicating an amount of water stored in a tank of a sprinkling vehicle for sprinkling; and a speed setting unit that sets a traveling speed of the sprinkling vehicle based on the water amount data.