Wireless Probe Measurement Unit With Parallel Communication Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing measuring systems for machine tools, which use optical signals for communication between a receiver and probes, face inefficiencies due to sequential data transmission, resulting in prolonged information transfer times.
Innovation Solution
A measuring device with a transmitting and receiving unit, featuring multiple transmitting and receiving modules that communicate via wireless connections, utilizing distinct communication channels to ensure secure and flexible communication with each measuring instrument, including a control unit to manage and monitor these channels, and incorporating computing units for signal processing and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If sequential data transmission is used between receiver and probes, then device complexity is reduced, but information transfer time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is divided into multiple receiver modules, each capable of independently receiving and processing data from specific probes. This segmentation enables parallel data reception across multiple communication channels, reducing the overall information transfer time while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from sequential (one-dimensional time-based) communication to parallel (multi-dimensional channel-based) communication by establishing multiple independent communication channels between receiver modules and probes. This dimensional change allows simultaneous data transmission without proportionally increasing system complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple measuring instruments are coupled to a single transmitting and receiving unit, then system versatility is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates due to potential interference
Solution Approach 1:
The transmitting and receiving unit is segmented into multiple independent transmitting and receiving modules, each dedicated to communicating with specific measuring instruments. This modular segmentation allows the system to support multiple instruments (improving versatility) while maintaining isolated communication paths that prevent interference (preserving reliability)
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit acts as an intermediary that manages and coordinates communication between transmitting/receiving modules and measuring instruments. It assigns specific communication channels to different instrument modules, mediating resource allocation to ensure reliable communication across multiple versatile connections
3Productivity
If multiple communication channels are used for parallel data transmission, then information transfer speed is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into multiple independent transmitting and receiving modules, each handling a specific communication channel. This segmentation enables parallel data transmission across multiple channels (improving productivity) while keeping each module's complexity manageable and allowing for systematic expansion
Solution Approach 2:
Each transmitting and receiving module is designed as a universal, multi-functional unit capable of operating on assigned communication channels. This universality allows the same module design to be replicated across multiple channels, achieving parallel transmission capability without proportionally increasing overall device 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
This solution enables faster, secure, and flexible communication between the transmitting and receiving unit and measuring instruments, reducing interference and allowing for a cost-effective, interference-free setup that can be integrated with machine tool control systems.
Implementation Method 1
the transmitter and receiver module communicates with a transmitter and receiver element via a wireless connection
Data Source
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AI summary
A measuring device comprising a transceiver unit and at least two or more measuring instruments, each measuring instrument having a transceiver organ and the transceiver unit having two or more transceiver modules, wherein: the transceiver module communicates with a transceiver organ via a wireless link; each transceiver module communicates with one respective transceiver organ of a measuring instrument; the transceiver unit comprises a control unit which controls and monitors which transceiver module communicates, in particular on which communication channel, with which transceiver organ of a measuring instrument.