Device with wireless module for processing a medium
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices with detachable processing units for medium processing face issues such as sensor damage during operation, lack of real-time measurement capabilities, limited tool interchangeability, and improper usage due to unidentified processing units, leading to potential damage from excessive operation or inappropriate settings.
Innovation Solution
The device integrates a stationary sensor within the vessel and a wireless module for data transmission between the base station and processing unit, ensuring spatial separation of the sensor and tool, enabling real-time parameter measurement and allowing multiple interchangeable processing units with identification and automated program selection based on unit type.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a sensor device is inserted into the vessel for measurement, then measurement capability is improved, but the sensor device may collide with the rotating tool and become damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor device is moved from the internal space of the vessel to the outer surface of the vessel wall, utilizing a different spatial dimension. This allows the sensor to measure parameters through the vessel wall without protruding into the internal space where the tool operates, thereby eliminating collision risk while maintaining measurement capability
Solution Approach 2:
The vessel wall serves as an intermediary medium between the sensor device and the medium being processed. The sensor measures parameters through the vessel wall, which acts as a non-intrusive interface, allowing measurement without direct contact between the sensor and the tool-operated space
2Device complexity
If the base station cannot identify the processing unit type, then device complexity is reduced, but improper usage and damage occur due to lack of automated control
Solution Approach 1:
The processing unit automatically provides its identification information to the base station through the wireless module. This self-identification capability allows the base station to automatically select appropriate processing programs and parameters without manual intervention, preventing improper usage while keeping the base station structure relatively simple
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication module establishes a feedback loop between the processing unit and base station, where the processing unit transmits its type information and the base station responds with appropriate control parameters. This automated feedback mechanism ensures proper matching between processing unit capabilities and operating conditions
3Device complexity
If manual adjustment of processing programs is required, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity decreases due to time-consuming adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic program selection and parameter configuration based on the processing unit's self-identified type. This eliminates the need for manual program adjustment, significantly reducing setup time and increasing productivity while the added automation complexity is minimal due to the simple wireless identification mechanism
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 ensures reliable, real-time measurement without sensor damage, supports multiple processing units with appropriate settings, and prevents overuse by automatically tracking and warning of maximum operating times, thus protecting the tool and medium.
Implementation Method 1
a wireless module for producing a wireless connection and at least for transmitting data between the base station and the processing unit
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) having a base station (2) and at least one processing unit (3) that can be detached from the base station (2), having a tool (4) for processing a medium, wherein the processing unit (3) is provided with a vessel (5) for receiving the medium, a closure unit (6) for closing the vessel (5) and a sensor device (13) for measuring at least one parameter of the medium, wherein the sensor device (13) is disposed in and/or on the vessel (5) in a stationary manner such that a reliable measurement of a parameter can be carried out simultaneously with processing of the medium, and in that the device (1) has a wireless module (7) for producing a wireless connection between the base station (2) and the processing unit (3) at least for transmitting data.