Winding Device Monitoring With Spatial Parameter Mapping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing winding device control methods are non-intuitive and prone to errors, requiring extensive training and risking incorrect operations due to complex and multi-level information display.

Innovation Solution

A method that optically correlates functional units with their associated operating parameters on a display device, using a schematic representation and intuitive spatial assignment, allowing for intuitive and reliable monitoring and control of the winding device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If operating parameters are displayed at different levels on the display device, then comprehensive information can be provided, but the control becomes non-intuitive and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive information provisionVSAvoidcontrol intuitiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reorganizes the display structure by introducing a spatial dimension - placing operating parameters in direct spatial proximity to their corresponding functional units on the display device. This creates a one-to-one visual mapping where each parameter is displayed at the same hierarchical level as its associated unit, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple display menus while preserving comprehensive information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If intensive training is provided to ensure reliable operation, then operating personnel can handle complex displays, but training time and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational reliabilityVSAvoidtraining time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The display device is designed to be self-explanatory through intuitive visual correlation between functional units and their parameters. The system automatically establishes clear visual relationships without requiring external training interventions, allowing operating personnel to understand and control the winding device through natural visual interpretation of the displayed information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Loss of information

If multiple display levels are used to show operating parameters, then detailed information is available, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetailed parameter informationVSAvoiddisplay structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the display of functional units and their associated operating parameters into a single integrated visual structure. By combining what were previously separate display elements (units at one level, parameters at another) into a unified spatial arrangement, the system maintains detailed information while reducing the overall complexity of the display structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3027545B1Method for monitoring a winding device
Publication Date: 2025.07.02 WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a winding device (10), comprising the following steps: displaying a schematic illustration of functional units (20) of the winding device (10) on a display device (30), detecting at least one operating parameter (40) of at least one functional unit (20) of the winding device (10), displaying the at least one detected operating parameter (40) on the display device (30) next to the schematic illustration of the associated functional unit (20).