Tractor Work Machine Display Layout for Clear Depth and Tilt Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices for tractors lack clarity and understandability in displaying the state of working machines attached to tractors, particularly in terms of operation states and depth/tilt information.
Innovation Solution
A display device for tractors that includes a working machine display section for showing the functioning state, depth, tilt, work type, and operation status, with a controller to manage these displays, providing intuitive graphical representations and operational controls on a touch panel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If a display device shows working machine state information, then the operator can monitor machine status, but the display may lack clarity and understandability
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen is divided into multiple independent display regions, each dedicated to showing specific working machine parameters such as depth, tilt, and operational state. This segmentation allows information to be organized by category, improving clarity without overwhelming the operator with a complex undifferentiated display.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the display screen are assigned different functional qualities - some regions show numerical data, others show graphical representations, and others show operational controls. This local differentiation optimizes the presentation of each type of information for its specific purpose, enhancing overall understandability.
2Measurement precision
If the display shows detailed working machine parameters, then operational accuracy improves, but the interface becomes less intuitive
Solution Approach 1:
The display shows graphical copies or representations of the working machine's physical state, such as visual indicators that mirror the actual position and configuration of machine components. These graphical copies provide intuitive visual feedback that closely resembles the real-world machine state, making the interface more natural to interpret.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transforms one-dimensional numerical data into two-dimensional graphical representations on the display screen. By converting depth and tilt measurements into visual graphical indicators, the system provides precise parameter information while maintaining intuitive visual comprehension.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display provides comprehensive control functions, then operational capability increases, but the interface becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The display screen serves multiple functions simultaneously - it displays various working machine parameters, provides operational controls, and offers visual feedback all within a single integrated interface. This multi-functionality consolidates what could be multiple separate devices into one universal control and monitoring system.
Solution Approach 2:
The display combines information presentation and control functions into a single integrated interface. By merging the display of working machine state with the control of opening and closing parts, the system reduces the number of separate components and interactions needed, simplifying the overall interface while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
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AI summary
Provided is a display device for a tractor that displays states of a work machine connected to the tractor in an easy-to-understand manner. The present invention is configured to have: a work machine display section indicating an operational state of a work machine at the center of a screen of a display; a depth display section showing a work depth of the work machine in a region on the right side of the display region of the work machine display section; an inclination display section showing the inclination of the work machine in a region below the display region of the work machine display section; various sensors for detecting states of the work machine such as the operational state of the work machine, the work depth of the work machine, and the inclination of the work machine; switches for switching the display contents on the screen; and a control unit for controlling the display sections, the sensors, and the switches.