Yard Spindle Packaging Sequence Control for Automated Execution

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Solution Overview

Problem

The packaging of yard spindle products is inefficient due to the large number of manual processes involved, which affects execution efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for determining batches of packageable yard spindles based on a preset time interval, storage duration, and quantity, followed by an automatic packaging sequence to replace manual processes with automation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual processes are used for packaging yard spindle products, then flexibility and ease of operation are maintained, but execution efficiency is seriously affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveexecution efficiencyVSAvoidmanual intervention
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical processes with an automated control system that uses sensors, processors, and automated packaging equipment. The control method involves determining packaging sequences based on storage duration and quantity, then automatically executing the packaging tasks, thereby substituting human labor with an automated mechanical-electrical system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-service by automatically determining which yard spindles need packaging based on their storage duration and quantity, generating packaging sequences autonomously, and executing the packaging tasks without continuous manual intervention. The control system monitors and manages the entire packaging process independently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Productivity

If automated packaging is implemented, then execution efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepackaging execution efficiencyVSAvoidpackaging control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control system is designed with multi-functionality, handling tasks such as determining packaging eligibility, calculating storage duration, determining packaging sequences, and controlling automated packaging equipment through a single integrated system. This universal approach reduces overall system complexity despite the automated nature of the packaging process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where sensors monitor the packaging process in real-time, and the control system adjusts operations based on this feedback. This ensures efficient automated packaging while simplifying control through continuous monitoring and adaptive adjustment rather than complex predetermined control logic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4597385A1Packeging task control method and apparatus, electronic device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 ZHEJIANG HENGYI PETROCHEMICAL CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a packaging task control method and apparatus, an electronic device and a storage medium, relating to the field of computers and automatic control. The method includes: determining (S101) N batches of packageable yard spindles from a balancing room according to a preset time interval, and determining a storage duration and a storage quantity of each batch of packageable yard spindles in the balancing room among the N batches of packageable yard spindles, where N is an integer equal to or greater than 2; obtaining (S102) a predetermined packaging sequence of the N batches of packageable yard spindles based on the storage duration and the storage quantity of each batch of packageable yard spindles in the balancing room among the N batches of packageable yard spindles; and performing (S103) an automatic packaging task for the N batches of packageable yard spindles according to the predetermined packaging sequence.