Wheel Alignment Head Power Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cordless vehicle wheel alignment systems face challenges with power consumption, as smaller batteries provide lighter weight but shorter operation times, while larger batteries increase weight, making them difficult to install, operate, and transport, necessitating a solution for extended usage without adding weight.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of advanced power management techniques in alignment heads that switch to a power-saving mode based on preset events, such as low battery charge or inactivity, reducing power consumption by adjusting functional module operations, and a unique charging mechanism allowing charging without an external AC power source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If smaller batteries are used in cordless alignment heads, then weight is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but operation time is substantially limited
Solution Approach 1:
The alignment head dynamically adjusts its operational state by switching between normal operation mode and power saving mode based on detected events such as inactivity periods or low battery charge levels. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to extend operation time by reducing power consumption during idle periods while maintaining full functionality when needed, effectively resolving the contradiction between battery size/weight and operation duration
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic monitoring of battery charge levels and operational states, switching between different power consumption modes at regular intervals or based on event-triggered conditions. This periodic action allows the alignment head to optimize power usage over time, extending the effective operation duration without requiring a larger battery
2Duration of action of moving object
If batteries with higher capacities are used, then operation time is extended, but weight increases causing difficulties in installation, operation, maneuverability and transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes operational parameters by adjusting the power consumption level of various functional modules based on detected events. During power saving mode, the system reduces power consumption by adjusting sampling rates, disabling non-essential functions, or reducing processing frequency, thereby extending operation time with the same battery capacity without increasing weight
3Measurement precision
If functional modules operate continuously at full capacity, then measurement precision and functionality are maintained, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial action by selectively reducing the operational intensity of functional modules based on detected events. During power saving mode, non-essential functions are disabled or operated at reduced capacity while critical measurement functions maintain sufficient precision, achieving an balance between power consumption and measurement accuracy
Data Source
AI summary
A wheel alignment head and system use advanced power management to reduce non-essential power consumption, to extend operation time between charges. The wheel alignment head is operable in a first operation state and a second operation state that consumes less power than the first operation state. In response to an occurrence of at least one of preset events, the wheel alignment head switches its operation from the first operation mode to the second operation mode.