Remote Wireless Cab Docking Station for Hydraulic Power Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of systems for remote wireless operation of tools on remote wireless frames, particularly for remote wireless hydraulic cabs, which require hydraulic fluid and electrical power for operation, and existing technologies do not provide a comprehensive solution for supporting these cabs.
Innovation Solution
A docking station is designed to support remote wireless cabs, incorporating a cab member with hydraulic joysticks, treadles, and electrical control devices, connected to a hydraulic pump and electrical generator, enabling wireless communication and remote operation of the cab and frame through a cab transceiver and frame bridge controller, with electro-hydraulic conversion valves controlling hydraulic fluid flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a remote wireless hydraulic cab is used to operate tools on a remote wireless frame, then operational flexibility and safety are improved, but the system complexity increases due to the need for hydraulic fluid supply and electrical power delivery over distance
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into distinct functional modules: the remote wireless cab (containing control interfaces and sensors), the docking station (providing hydraulic and electrical connections), and the remote wireless frame (holding tools and actuators). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall system functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The docking station serves as an intermediary component between the remote wireless cab and the frame. It receives hydraulic fluid and electrical power from external sources and delivers them to the cab, while also receiving control signals from the cab and transmitting them to the frame. This intermediary structure simplifies the overall system architecture by centralizing the complex hydraulic and electrical interface functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hydraulic lines and electrical cables are extended to the remote wireless cab, then the cab can operate independently at a distance, but the risk of fluid leakage and electrical failures increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates backup and protective measures in advance: redundant hydraulic lines and electrical cables are provided to replace failed components, protective routing methods are used to shield lines from damage, and regular maintenance protocols are established to detect and address potential issues before they cause failures. This proactive approach compensates for the increased reliability risks associated with extended connections.
3Ease of operation
If the remote wireless cab is positioned far from the frame, then operator safety and flexibility improve, but the length of hydraulic lines and electrical cables required increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of extending hydraulic lines and electrical cables in a straight line from the frame to the remote cab, the system utilizes three-dimensional spatial routing. Lines are routed through available space around and above the work area, utilizing vertical and lateral dimensions rather than only horizontal distance. This reduces the actual line length required while maintaining the same operational radius for the remote cab.
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
The docking station provides a physical and operational base for remote wireless hydraulic cabs, enabling remote operation of tools on the frame by converting hydraulic and electrical signals for proportional valve control, enhancing operational efficiency and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
The remote wireless hydraulic cab is supplied with electrical power through an electrical generator and pressurized hydraulic fluid through a hydraulic pump
Implementation Method 2
The remote wireless hydraulic cab is supplied with electrical power through an electrical generator
Implementation Method 3
The cab transceiver transmits the plurality of electrical signals from the plurality of hydraulic pressure sensors and electrical signals from the vehicle controller through the signal socket
Implementation Method 4
converting hydraulic and electrical signals for proportional valve control
Data Source
AI summary
A docking station may be used to provide a physical foundation and an operational base for a remote wireless cab. The docking station preferably includes a base member, a hydraulic pump and an electrical generator. The hydraulic pump is not needed for a remote wireless electric cab. The base member includes a support base and at least two upright mounting members. The at least two upright mounting members extend upward from the support base. The hydraulic pump and the electrical generator are preferably attached to a top surface of the support base. A remote wireless cab is attached to the at least two upright mounting members. The hydraulic pump is connected to the hydraulic pressure and return lines. The electrical generator is connected to the electrical bulkhead through the power cable. The remote wireless cab may be operated with the docking station.