Dual Transport Chassis Alignment for Concealed Heavy Loads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Transporting heavy loads over non-linear paths requires complex manual alignment of transport chassis, which is cumbersome and error-prone when the load is concealed, necessitating manual lifting and visual control.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a transport system with two driven transport chassis, where the second chassis automatically aligns relative to the first chassis during maneuver transitions, allowing seamless switching between driving maneuvers without lifting the load.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual alignment of transport chassis is performed when load is concealed, then alignment can be completed, but the procedure becomes very complex and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical alignment operations with an automated optical alignment system. The system uses optical devices (cameras, sensors) to detect chassis positions and automatically calculates alignment parameters, substituting the manual mechanical adjustment process with an automated vision-based system that reduces complexity and improves accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates visual copies (images) of the transport chassis and load using optical devices. By capturing images of the chassis positions and processing them to generate alignment information, the system creates a digital representation that can be analyzed without requiring direct visual inspection of the physical chassis, enabling automated alignment even when the load conceals the chassis.
2Ease of operation
If the load is jacked up to position the transport chassis, then the chassis become visible for alignment, but the procedure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical operation of jacking up the load with an automated image processing system. Instead of mechanically adjusting the load position to expose the chassis, the system uses optical devices to capture images and automatically processes these images to determine chassis positions and alignment parameters, eliminating the need for manual load manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the transport chassis to self-align through automated control. The optical devices detect the current positions, the control system calculates the required alignment movements, and the chassis automatically adjust their positions without requiring manual intervention or load manipulation, making the system self-sufficient.
3Measurement precision
If visual control is used for chassis positioning, then alignment can be achieved, but it requires manual intervention and is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback loop where optical devices continuously detect chassis positions, the control system processes this information to determine alignment status, and automatic adjustments are made based on the detected deviations. This closed-loop feedback system rapidly converges to the correct alignment, significantly reducing the time compared to manual visual inspection and adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual visual control with an automated optical detection and control system. The system uses cameras or other optical sensors to automatically detect chassis positions, processes the visual information through image processing algorithms, and automatically generates alignment commands, eliminating the time-consuming manual visual inspection and manual adjustment process.
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AI summary
The invention relates to the transport of a load with a transport system comprising a first driven transport chassis and a second driven transport chassis, wherein in a first driving manoeuvre the second transport chassis follows the first transport chassis, wherein after the end of the first driving manoeuvre and switching to a second driving manoeuvre an alignment of the second transport chassis takes place, wherein after the alignment the load is transported with the transport system in the second driving manoeuvre, wherein in the second driving manoeuvre the second transport chassis follows the first transport chassis, wherein expediently at least one of the, preferably both, transport chassis can be freely positioned under the load.