Wire Positioning Module for 3D Carrier Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional input devices are limited to two-dimensional operation, inefficient in simultaneous use, and unsuitable for precise control in small-scale or complex environments, while traditional transport equipment for unmanned systems is inflexible and costly, lacking the ability to transport items to varied locations.
Innovation Solution
A positioning module that calculates unwinding length and angle of a wire to determine location information and generate control signals based on speed thresholds, integrated with a driving control device for a carrier unit that can detach and reconnect using magnetic forces, allowing for precise control and power supply through an electrically conductive wire.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional input devices (keyboard, mouse) are used, then information can be input to computer devices, but the operation is limited to two-dimensional space and requires sequential use which reduces efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends input device operation from two-dimensional plane to three-dimensional space by introducing a wire-based spatial positioning system. The wire can be pulled in multiple directions and at various angles, enabling the operator to input information and control the carrier unit across three dimensions, thereby resolving the limitation of conventional 2D input devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional transport equipment with fixed paths is used, then cargo can be transported along predetermined routes, but the system lacks flexibility to transport to various locations and requires high construction costs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces fixed, static transport paths with a dynamic wire-based guidance system. The wire can be dynamically repositioned and reconfigured to guide the carrier unit to different locations as needed, providing routing flexibility without requiring permanent infrastructure construction
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters of transport from fixed geometric paths to flexible wire-based spatial coordinates. By manipulating the wire's position, angle, and tension, the carrier unit can be directed to various locations, enabling adaptable routing without high construction costs
3Adaptability or versatility
If a wire-based positioning system is implemented, then three-dimensional control and flexible routing are achieved, but the wire may become tangled and requires automatic management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automatic wire management system that monitors and controls the wire's state independently. The system detects wire tangling conditions and automatically adjusts wire tension, positioning, or routing to prevent or resolve tangling, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing operational complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and precise control of transport units in three-dimensional spaces, reducing human intervention and costs by allowing flexible routing and operation without the need for separate power sources, with automatic wire management to prevent tangling.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic material which is detachable from the operator by magnetic force being provided at the distal end of the wire
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a positioning module and a driving control device of carrier unit with the positioning module. In the present invention, the positioning module calculates the unwinding length and unwinding angle of a wire which is unwound by an external force. Then, the positioning module sequentially calculates location information of some points on the wire and the speed of the wire. When the speed exceeds the threshold value, the positioning module generates a control signal corresponding to the number of times where the speed exceeds the threshold value, by using the unwinding length and the unwinding angle.