Work Machine Drive Status Display for Low-Skill Operator Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing work machine display systems do not effectively display information related to the drive device, making it difficult for operators, especially those with low skill levels, to grasp the operating state of the drive device, which can lead to reduced operability and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A work machine display control system that includes a display processing unit to show a first display screen on a display device, providing drive information related to the drive device, such as operating states and attachment details, allowing operators to visually check the drive device's status and improve operability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If only basic measurement data (cooling-water temperature, fuel gauge, hydraulic-oil temperature) is displayed on the display device, then the display remains simple and clear, but operators with low skill levels cannot grasp the operating state of the drive device, deteriorating operability
Solution Approach 1:
The display information is segmented into multiple categories: basic measurement data (cooling-water temperature, fuel gauge, hydraulic-oil temperature) and drive device operating state information (drive device output, attachment type, attachment operating state). This segmentation allows operators to access comprehensive information while maintaining a clean base display, resolving the contradiction between information completeness and display simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of information display by adding drive device operating state parameters to the existing measurement data display. This dimensional expansion enables operators to grasp both basic machine status and drive device performance simultaneously, improving operability without overwhelming the display interface.
2Ease of operation
If comprehensive drive device information is displayed to improve operability, then low-skilled operators can grasp operating states, but the display complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is designed to serve multiple functions: displaying basic measurement data, drive device operating state information, and attachment status. This multi-functionality allows a single display interface to provide comprehensive operational awareness without requiring additional specialized display devices, maintaining system simplicity while improving operability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control device acts as an intermediary between the drive device sensors and the display device. It processes and organizes drive device operating state information, transforming raw data into meaningful visual representations that improve operability without directly increasing display hardware complexity.
3Productivity
If drive device operating state information is displayed, then work efficiency improves through better operator awareness, but the information processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring drive device operating state (output, attachment type, attachment status) and displaying this information to operators. This feedback loop enables operators to make informed decisions about work operations, improving productivity while the control device efficiently manages information processing through systematic data collection and presentation.
Data Source
AI summary
This display control system is used in a work machine comprising a work unit and a drive device. The work unit performs work by driving an attachment attached to a machine body of the work machine. The drive device drives the attachment by supplying motive power thereto. The display control system comprises a display processing unit which displays, on a display device, a first display screen containing drive information relating to the drive device.