Wireless Controller System for Rotating Saw Head
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack a battery-powered wireless controller system that eliminates the need for rotary connections between electrical wires for devices that swivel or rotate relative to a base, such as saw heads.
Innovation Solution
A battery-powered wireless controller system comprising a master and slave programmable controller, with wireless communication devices using CAN and Bluetooth protocols, connected to a base unit and a saw head, which controls hydraulic valve solenoids and sensors, eliminating the need for rotary connections by transmitting instructions wirelessly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rotary connection with electrical wires is used to power and control a rotating device, then electrical power and control signals can be transmitted, but the system becomes mechanically complex and less reliable due to the rotary connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical rotary connection system with a wireless communication system. The master controller and slave controller communicate control signals and data wirelessly, eliminating the need for rotary connectors and electrical wires that would otherwise be required to power and control the rotating saw head.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and removes the rotary connection component from the system. By using wireless communication, the system eliminates the mechanical rotary connector that would be necessary in traditional wired setups, simplifying the overall system architecture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotary connection with electrical wires is used, then power and control can be maintained, but the operational flexibility is reduced due to mechanical constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes mechanical wire connections with wireless communication technology, allowing the saw head to rotate and move more freely without being constrained by physical cable limitations, thereby improving operational flexibility.
3Device complexity
If wireless communication is used to control the rotating device, then mechanical connections are eliminated, but power supply to the rotating component becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power transmission function from the mechanical rotary connection and implements it through wireless power transfer technology, allowing the rotating saw head to receive power without physical wire connections.
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 wireless control of devices that rotate relative to a base, reducing mechanical connections and enhancing operational flexibility and safety by using wireless communication to manage hydraulic operations.
Implementation Method 1
The battery powered controller system preferably includes at least one battery
Implementation Method 2
The master and slave wireless communication devices preferably use Bluetooth
Data Source
AI summary
A battery powered controller system preferably includes at least one battery, a master programmable controller, a slave programmable controller, a master wireless communication device and a slave wireless communication device. The master wireless communication device is connected to the master programmable controller. The slave wireless communication device is connected to the slave programmable controller. The master programmable controller sends instructions to the slave programmable controller through the master and slave wireless communications. The master programmable controller and the master wireless communication device are attached to a base unit. The slave wireless communication device and the slave programmable controller are attached to a rotational head. The slave programmable controller and the slave wireless communication device are powered by the battery through power input ports. Output ports of the slave programmable controller are connected to a plurality of hydraulic valve solenoids and/or at least one sensor.