Viscous Material Composition Detection Using Waveform Valley Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Manual measurement of substance composition in viscous materials is costly, inefficient, and prone to errors, and cannot be adapted to various industrial application scenarios due to environmental restrictions.

Innovation Solution

An automatic detection method using a sensor detection circuit to generate a signal detection waveform, determine the detection state based on the number of valleys, and utilize a machine learning model to calculate the substance composition in viscous materials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If manual measurement is used to detect substance composition in viscous material, then the detection process can be performed with simple equipment, but the measurement cost is high, measurement efficiency is poor, and measurement speed is low

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection equipment simplicityVSAvoidmeasurement efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement operations with an automatic detection system comprising a sensor detection circuit, signal processing unit, and automated analysis mechanism. The sensor detection circuit automatically detects substance composition in viscous material, eliminating manual intervention and significantly improving measurement efficiency and speed while maintaining equipment accessibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The detection system performs self-measurement and self-analysis through automated signal acquisition, processing, and result calculation. The system automatically determines substance composition without requiring manual operation, achieving high measurement efficiency and speed while keeping the overall system relatively simple

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If manual measurement is used to detect substance composition in viscous material, then the equipment requirements are low, but the accuracy of measurement results is greatly affected by manually operating steps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment requirementsVSAvoidmeasurement reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual measurement operations with an automated sensor detection circuit and signal processing system. This eliminates human error from the measurement process, ensuring consistent and reliable results while keeping equipment requirements moderate through the use of standard sensor components and automated analysis algorithms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Device complexity

If manual measurement is used to detect substance composition in viscous material, then the initial investment cost is low, but the scalability and adaptability of measurement are poor

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinitial investment costVSAvoidmeasurement scalability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The detection system is designed with universal adaptability to detect various substance compositions in different viscous materials through configurable sensor parameters and flexible signal processing algorithms. The system can be adapted to different industrial application scenarios and material types without requiring complete redesign, achieving high scalability while maintaining cost-effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates dynamic adaptability through adjustable detection parameters, configurable signal processing settings, and flexible measurement modes. This allows the system to adapt to different viscous materials and detection requirements, providing high scalability without proportionally increasing initial investment cost

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of operation

If manual measurement is used to detect substance composition in viscous material, then the operational complexity is low, but the detection process cannot be carried out in restricted application environments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational simplicityVSAvoidenvironmental adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual measurement operations with an automated detection system that can operate in restricted environments where manual access is difficult or impossible. The automated system performs detection tasks in challenging industrial application scenarios while maintaining ease of operation through centralized control and automated processes

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20260110595A1Automatic detection method and device for detecting substance composition in viscous material

Publication Date: 2026.04.23 AB SKF SKF PATENT DEPARTMENT

AI summary

An automatic detection method and an automatic detection device for detecting a substance composition in a viscous material are disclosed. The automatic detection method includes: detecting the viscous material in a preset detection period, obtaining a signal detection value corresponding to the viscous material, and generating a signal detection waveform; determining a detection state corresponding to the signal detection waveform according to the signal detection waveform, including a normal detection state and an abnormal detection state; and determining a content of the substance composition in the viscous material based on the signal detection waveform if the detection state is a normal detection state.