Wireless Hoist Coordination for Synchronized Workpiece Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hoist systems lack effective communication between multiple devices, leading to user errors during complex movements and precise placements, which can damage workpieces.
Innovation Solution
A wireless hoist system with coordinated hoist devices equipped with wireless transceivers and a controller that receives user input to determine operation parameters and sends synchronized control signals to each device, ensuring synchronized movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple hoist devices are used to move complex objects, then the capability to handle complex movements and precise placements is improved, but the risk of user error and coordination difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple hoist devices into a coordinated system where devices communicate with each other and a central controller. This merging allows the system to handle complex movements as a unified entity while reducing individual user coordination errors through automated communication and synchronization protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where hoist devices exchange status information, position data, and operational parameters with each other and the controller. This feedback loop enables real-time coordination, allows the system to detect and correct coordination errors, and ensures precise placement by continuously monitoring and adjusting device positions.
2Ease of operation
If multiple hoist devices operate independently, then device simplicity and ease of operation are maintained, but coordination accuracy and workpiece safety deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a central controller as an intermediary that manages coordination between multiple hoist devices. The controller receives commands, processes coordination logic, and distributes control signals to individual devices, maintaining device simplicity while achieving high coordination accuracy through centralized intelligence.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal communication protocol and control framework that enables different hoist devices to work together seamlessly. The system uses standardized message formats, common coordinate systems, and unified safety protocols that allow diverse devices to coordinate accurately without complex individual modifications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If hoist devices communicate wirelessly, then system flexibility and ease of deployment are improved, but communication reliability and synchronization precision may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary actions by establishing wireless communication channels and synchronizing clocks before actual hoist operations begin. The system performs connection handshakes, validates communication links, and pre-coordinates device positions to ensure reliable operation before workpiece movement starts.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses periodic communication cycles where hoist devices exchange status updates, position information, and synchronization data at regular intervals. This periodic action maintains communication reliability by continuously refreshing the wireless link and allows the system to detect and correct drift or interference issues before they affect workpiece safety.
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AI summary
A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.