Agricultural Vehicle Route Setting Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing agricultural working vehicle systems lack a practical method for setting the starting and ending points of a teaching route, which is crucial for efficient and adaptive navigation in varying farm field conditions, leading to potential inefficiencies and incomplete work zones.
Innovation Solution
A route setting device for agricultural working vehicles that includes a reference-measurement starting switch and ending switch, allowing for the arbitrary setting of starting and ending points based on GPS location information, enabling flexible route adjustments and preventing forgotten settings even in deformed fields.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed teaching route is used for autonomous traveling, then the navigation system can operate automatically, but it cannot adapt to varying farm field conditions and working kinds
Solution Approach 1:
The teaching route is transformed from a fixed static configuration to a dynamic one that can be redefined based on actual working conditions. The system allows operators to create multiple teaching routes and select appropriate ones according to field conditions, working kind, and vehicle capabilities, enabling the autonomous navigation system to adapt while maintaining automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameters of the teaching route by allowing modification of starting points, ending points, and intermediate way points. Operators can adjust these parameters based on actual field conditions, creating flexible routes that adapt to different working scenarios while preserving the automated navigation function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the teaching route starting and ending points are set manually, then the route can be customized to specific locations, but the setting process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service route setting by allowing operators to define teaching routes based on actual working requirements without complex procedures. The interface simplifies the process by enabling direct selection of starting points, ending points, and way points through user-friendly operations, reducing the complexity while maintaining customization capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining the structure and parameters of teaching routes before actual navigation occurs. Operators can prepare and store multiple teaching routes in advance with different starting points, ending points, and way points, allowing for quick selection and execution during actual working operations.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the teaching route is defined by fixed starting and ending points, then the navigation path is stable and predictable, but it cannot accommodate changes in working conditions or field layout
Solution Approach 1:
The teaching route is segmented into multiple independent components including starting points, ending points, and intermediate way points. Each segment can be independently defined and adjusted based on working conditions. This segmentation allows the overall route to maintain stability through structured organization while enabling flexibility through individual point modifications.
Solution Approach 2:
The route configuration transitions from a fixed static definition to a dynamic structure where starting points, ending points, and way points can be adjusted according to actual working conditions. The system maintains the stability of the navigation path through structured route management while enabling adaptability through flexible point redefinition.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple teaching routes are created for different working conditions, then the system can adapt to various scenarios, but the system complexity and data management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The route management system is segmented into organized structures that separate different teaching routes into distinct, manageable units. Each route is defined with its own starting point, ending point, and way points, allowing for independent management. This segmentation reduces overall system complexity by organizing multiple routes in a structured manner that facilitates easy creation, selection, and execution.
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AI summary
A route setting device of an agricultural working vehicle, wherein the route setting device includes a reference-measurement starting switch unit which accepts a setting operation of reference-measurement starting, and a reference-measurement ending switch unit which accepts a setting operation of reference-measurement ending, the reference-route setting unit has a reference-measurement starting setting unit which sets a starting point of the reference-route based on the setting operation of the reference-measurement starting switch unit, and a reference-measurement ending setting unit which sets an ending point of the reference-route based on the setting operation of the reference-measurement ending switch unit, and the starting point is renewed with every setting operation of the reference-measurement starting switch unit.