EP3998392A1 - System comprising an earth boring device and an input device, method for controlling operation of an earth boring device and use of an earth boring device - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a system having an earth drilling device with a control device for operating the earth drilling device, the system also having an input device functionally coupled to the control device for inputting at least one parameter for operating the earth drilling device, in particular a parameter that initiates drilling with the Erdbohrvorrichtung or stopping a performed with the Erdbohrvorrichtung drilling causes, wherein the input device is designed as a remote control.

Description

The invention relates to a system having an earth drilling device with a control device for operating the earth drilling device, the system also having an input device functionally coupled to the control device for entering at least one parameter for operating the earth drilling device, a method for controlling an operation of an earth drilling device and a use an earth boring device.

Earth drilling devices are regularly operated by a user who is positioned in a driver's cab, usually an operator's cab. A seat for an operator is arranged in the driver's cab and the operator can control the operation of the earth boring device by means of at least one actuating element, in particular a multifunction joystick. In addition to the operator, other people are usually required on site in order to monitor and/or carry out the operation and the success or activities required for the well.

The object of the invention is therefore to create a system, a method and a use with which the effort required to drill the hole using the earth drilling device can be reduced, in particular the effort in the form of providing a smaller number of operating and /or monitors.

The object is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the respective dependent claims and the description.

The core idea of the invention is to design an input device, which is provided for entering at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device, as a remote control. The configuration of the input device as a remote control creates the possibility that the operator previously provided in the driver's cab can choose his location with regard to the control of the earth drilling device more freely. The operator no longer necessarily has to stay in the driver's cab to control the earth boring device. Due to the free possible placement of the operator, this person can be present at other possible locations when controlling the earth drilling device and thus at the same time while controlling the earth drilling device at a location where previously another operator had to be present to carry out an activity in connection with the introduction to carry out or monitor the drilling in the ground. Since the activity can now also be carried out by the operator who is otherwise present in the driver's cab, the additional operator can be omitted. The additional operator previously required can be entrusted with other tasks, so that the personnel and/or the costs for providing the personnel for introducing an earth drilling device can be reduced. An additional benefit for the company using the earth drilling device is possible.

The invention creates a system which has an earth drilling device with a control device for operating the earth drilling device. The system also has an input device, which is functionally coupled to the control device, for inputting at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device. In particular, the parameter can bring about starting drilling with the earth drilling device or stopping drilling carried out with the earth drilling device. The input device is designed as a remote control.

For the purposes of the description, an "earth drilling device" is any device which moves, in particular, a drill rod containing rod sections in an existing or to be created channel in the ground in order to create or widen a bore, in particular a horizontal bore (HD), or pipelines or other long bodies to sink into the ground. The earth drilling device can in particular be an HD device. The term "HD" (horizontal drilling) in the sense of the present description includes in particular an at least partially horizontally arranged bore or channel or pipeline. An earth drilling device can thus be a device that drives a drill rod, which works in a displacement manner and introduces the drill rod in a translatory and/or rotary manner in the longitudinal axial direction of the drill rod into the ground. A hole can be drilled into the ground by applying tension or pressure to the drill pipe. The term "rod section" in the sense of the description does not exclusively include rigid, individual ones with one another directly or indirectly connectable power transmission element that can be used in an earth drilling device.

A front section of the drill string can be designed as a drill head or drilling tool. Furthermore, the drill rod can have a probe housing, in particular in a front area.

The term "control device" in the sense of the description encompasses an embodiment of a control by means of which a directed influencing of the earth drilling device during operation, i.e. during the implementation or for starting or stopping an earth drilling, is possible. In particular, the control device can be configured electrically or electronically. The parameters entered by the operator can be used by the control device—possibly converted and/or processed into electrical signals—as inputs for the operation of the earth drilling device. The earth drilling device can thus be operated or controlled by entering a parameter, which may have been converted into an electrical signal.

A “parameter” in the sense of the description is understood to mean an input with which the operation of the earth drilling device can be influenced in a targeted manner. The parameter can be transmitted to the control device as an input signal, by means of which the control device controls the operation of the earth drilling device. A parameter can cause, for example, starting drilling with the earth drilling device or stopping drilling carried out with the earth drilling device. It is possible, for example, for an operator to enter the "Start" parameter and for an input signal linked to the input to be transmitted to the control device, which causes drilling to start. In an analogous manner, an operator can enter the parameter "stop" and a corresponding input signal associated therewith can be transmitted to the control device, which causes the drilling carried out with the earth drilling device to be stopped. Other parameters that influence or change the operation of the earth drilling device are possible, with these parameters being entered by an operator and converted into an input signal by the input device and transmitted to the control device.

The term "input device" in the sense of the description includes any electrical or electronic device that is suitable for converting an input from an operator into an electrical signal, which can be processed without further processing or with the interposition of a processing of the signal, in particular processing in one or several circuits, for example in an amplifier, can be transmitted to the control device in order to serve as an input or as an input signal of the control device. The input device can be used as an interface between an operator and the controller can be understood. The input device can have a portable energy supply, in particular in the form of one or more batteries, accumulators or the like.

The input device can in particular have a processor which is designed as an arithmetic unit with electronic circuits in order to execute commands. The processor can be programmed and is designed to process instructions. The input device can have an operating system, which can be modified, for example, to improve and/or adapt to changes in an earth drilling device. In particular, a change to the operating system can only be permitted if a password and/or the input device is connected to an interface of a computer, a dongle or the like. In particular, the processor can recognize, query, process, forward inputs from an operator in the form of parameters and/or process further commands of a program. The processor can run a program that queries or receives input from an operator, processes input from the operator, sets settings for input from the operator, transmits input to the control device and/or receives, processes and/or implements signals from the control device.

The term "functionally coupled" in the sense of the description includes a connection, in particular a unidirectional or bidirectional connection, of the devices mentioned, in order in particular to provide signals from one of the devices, in particular the input device, and to receive them with the other device, in particular the control device, and/or process received signals. The functional coupling can take place directly or indirectly through the interposition of further elements or devices.

A “remote control” within the meaning of the description comprises an electrical or electronic hand-held device that is suitable for using it to control the operation of the earth drilling device by entering a parameter at a distance from the earth drilling device. For the purposes of the description, “spaced apart from the auger” is to be understood in such a way that a direct input by means of a device attached to the auger is not necessary. In particular, an operator outside the operator's cab of the earth drilling device can control the operation of the earth drilling device by entering a parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device.

In a preferred embodiment, the inputting of the at least one parameter is (a) setting a torque and/or speed applied to a drill string of the earth drilling device, (b) setting a linear feed force and/or linear feed rate applied to a drill string, (c) setting a percussion frequency of a percussion piston, (d) setting a percussion amplitude of a percussion piston, (e) setting a flow rate and/or pressurization of a flushing liquid, (f) carrying out a rod change, (g) carrying out a rod lubrication and/or (h) changing a drill head type. It can be taken into account which linkage is involved. In particular with a double-pipe linkage, the torque and/or speed can be selected independently for an inner-pipe linkage, so that both torque and/or speed for the inner-pipe linkage and/or outer-pipe linkage can be set for a double-pipe linkage. In this way, essentially any input that may be relevant to the drilling operation of the earth drilling device can be made. In addition to starting or stopping drilling carried out with the earth drilling device, the aforementioned parameters can be transmitted to the control device.

To set a torque/speed applied to the drill pipe in the earth drilling direction, the control device can transmit a signal to the drive of the earth drilling device, which is connected to the drill pipe, depending on the parameter entered by the operator using the input device, so that the torque/speed selected by the operator can be adjusted. The parameter can be a signal corresponding to the magnitude of the torque/speed. The adjustment of a linear propulsion of the drill pipe can be adjusted both the force or the pressure and/or the speed with which the drive acts on the drill pipe connected to the drive. Adjusting the linear feed may also include whether the linear feed is in tension or compression, ie, whether the drill string is being pulled or pushed through the soil. In this respect, the term advance includes both directions, both pulling and pushing the drill string, so that a pulling or pushing force can be applied to the drill string. The parameter can thus be a signal that corresponds to the tensile or compressive force. Flushing liquid, especially in the form of bentonite, can be used when drilling a hole in the ground. The flushing liquid can be conducted through the drill string and emerge in the front area of the drill string. A flow rate/a pressure of the flushing liquid can be set as a parameter, which can be adapted to the conditions in the ground. When drilling with a drill rod, it is necessary to lengthen the drill rod in the course of the earth drilling, in particular further rod sections being connected to the drill rod that has already been drilled into the ground. For this purpose, an input may be required that carries out a rod change, ie the connection of a further rod section, in particular from a rod magazine, to the drill rod that has already been drilled. The parameter can thus be an actuation that corresponds to the command "change linkage now". At the To change the rods, the drill rods that have already been drilled into the ground can be clamped in order to fix the axial and/or angular position of the drill rods that have already been drilled. Furthermore, entering the parameter can include changing the drill head type, which may be necessary in particular if, after a pilot hole has been drilled, ie a first hole that was created, for example, by pushing in the ground, the drill head type is changed to an expanding drill head that is the previously created pilot hole is pulled to widen the same.

If the earth boring device is designed as a ram boring device, the impact frequency of the percussion piston of the ram boring device and/or the impact amplitude of the percussion piston of the ram boring device can be adjusted. The term "ram drilling device" or "earth rocket", which is essentially used synonymously with the term ram drilling device, includes a self-propelled percussion device for the purposes of the description, which works in a displacement manner and can introduce a line or a pipe into the ground in a percussive manner. The term ram boring device can include earth boring devices in which the drill head tip is arranged in a housing so that it can move longitudinally. The drill head tip can in particular be a chisel. A ram drilling device can be both a single-cycle device and a multi-cycle device. In a single-stroke device, the percussion piston hits the drill head tip and the housing at the same moment. In the case of a multi-stroke device, in particular a two-stroke device, the percussion piston first strikes the drill head tip, which thus rushes ahead in the first stroke. In a subsequent cycle, in particular in a second cycle, the housing is acted upon by the percussion piston. In a multi-cycle device, tip drag and skin friction can be separated and thus more easily overcome.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has at least one mechanically actuable actuating element. The mechanically operable actuating element can be any mechanically or manually operable actuating element. A turntable, a control stick and/or a push button are preferred embodiments of a mechanically actuable actuating element. Various operating elements are possible on the input device. Several similar operating elements can be provided on the input device.

In the context of the description, a control stick is an actuating element for inputting two-dimensional signals in particular. A control stick may have an element extending from a surface, typically tilting in multiple directions. The element can in particular be designed in the form of a rod, stamp, stick or lever. The element can differ from a surface in a Extend height that does not exceed 7 cm, preferably 6 cm, preferably 5 cm, preferably 4 cm, preferably 3 cm, preferably 2 cm, preferably 1 cm. The diameter of the element can in particular be less than 5 cm, preferably 4 cm, preferably 3 cm, preferably 2 cm. A control stick within the meaning of the description can also be referred to as an analog stick or joystick and can have the same function. The term control stick also includes a control pad with which it is possible to enter two-dimensional signals. A signal can be generated at the control stick which is dependent on the position of the element or the control pad in relation to a standard or rest position of the element or the control pad. Provision can be made for the control stick to supply individual electrical signals when it is actuated and/or to continuously supply an electrical signal in the form of voltages and/or currents, with a potentiometer for each of the dimensions in which the element or the control pad can be tilted is, can be used; for example a potentiometer for the position up/down and a potentiometer for the position left/right. By changing the position or location of the element or the control stick's control pad in relation to the rest or standard position, the voltage can change. The size and/or arrangement of the control stick on the input device can be designed in such a way that actuation by means of a thumb and/or a finger of an operator is possible; in particular, actuation of the control stick is possible without closing the control stick embrace. If it is stated that the control stick is designed to generate signals depending on a movement in at least two dimensions, this also includes the possibility that an input for controlling the operation of the earth drilling device can be provided by means of a control stick , in which the control stick does not generate any signals with regard to the movement in one of the dimensions and/or signals with regard to the movement in one of the dimensions are not taken into account or do not have to be taken into account by the control device.

A turntable or rotary knob within the meaning of the description can have a potentiometer or be formed by this. Advantageously, the turntables are essentially maintenance-free and insensitive to vibrations; Furthermore, rotating the turntable can have no effect when switched off.

A push button within the meaning of the description is an actuation element which can be designed as a subassembly that creates or disconnects an electrically conductive connection. The push button can be configured as a toggle switch or as a simple push button switch. It has been found that it is advantageous for an actuation stroke of a push button to be at least more than 2 mm in order to be considered "intended" actuation. Actuating strokes of more than 2.3 mm are preferred, whereby with gloves also actuating strokes of more than 3 mm, preferably more than 5 mm, particularly preferably more than 6 mm, even more preferably more than 7 mm can be provided. For the diameter of a push button, it has proven to be advantageous that the diameter of the push button should be more than 5 mm, in particular more than 7 mm, for actuation using an operator's finger. In the case of actuation by means of an operator's thumb, the diameter of a pushbutton can advantageously be more than 15 mm, preferably more than 17.5 mm, in particular more than 20 mm.

A selection of mechanically operable actuators may be provided on the input device. In particular, operating elements that are customary in the prior art can be used to allow the operator the otherwise customary input option for controlling the earth drilling device. The size and/or arrangement of the actuating elements can vary compared to the prior art; in particular, a control stick on the input device can be designed to be smaller than a multifunction joystick arranged in the driver's cab.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one mechanically actuable actuating element, in particular a control stick, is arranged as an exchangeable unit in a receiving space of the input device. In this way, the possibility can be created that an actuating element required for the operation of the earth drilling device can be exchanged quickly in order to enable the operator to operate the earth drilling device as continuously as possible. Such a simple replacement can be advantageous due to the operation of the input device outside the driver's cab, since the actuating element can be exposed to greater wear.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, a capacitive or mechanically actuable actuating element and/or a radio transmitter can be provided on the input device in order to determine in particular whether the operator entrusted with operating the earth drilling device is holding the input device or enclosing it with his hands. In this respect, an actuating element and/or a radio transmitter can be provided with which it can be determined whether an operator can operate the input device or is in their immediate vicinity. A capacitive or mechanically operable actuator can detect the presence of the operator just like a radio transmitter. In the case of a mechanically actuable actuating element, it can be determined, for example, whether the operator actuates the respective actuating element in order to allow inputs and/or further operation of the earth drilling device and not to transfer it to a protected state. Provision can be made, for example, for a parameter to be entered only if the respective actuating element has positively recognized that the operator is holding the input device or grasping it with his hands, or at the same time the actuator is actuated. This makes it possible to determine whether, for example, the operator has put the input device aside in order, for example, to work on or access the earth drilling device, with the earth drilling device still drilling and driving the drill rods. In such a case, the earth drilling device can be switched off or switched to an idle state. In such a case, the input device can transmit a signal to the control device in accordance with a parameter which in a real instruction can mean “force idle state” or “emergency shutdown”. Provision can be made for the "rest state" of the earth boring device to differ from the state of the earth boring device after an "emergency shutdown"; in the case of an "emergency shutdown" the earth drilling device can be switched off, whereas in the case of an "idle state" the aggregates and/or drives of the earth drilling device continue to be switched on but remain switched without a drive.

In a preferred embodiment, the sensitivity of the mechanically actuable actuating element can be adjusted (a) mechanically and/or (b) by means of software that is functionally coupled to the actuating element by means of a sensor and a counter-element. As a result, the possibility can be created that an operator can set the sensitivity, in particular of a control stick or a turntable, even under different conditions, for example with or without gloves. For example, two different settings for the sensitivity of a control element are possible: 1) operation takes place with gloves or 2) operation takes place without gloves. Provision can also be made for the sensitivity to be able to be set as a function of the type of input or of the parameter. The adjustment can be made by the processor in the input device.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has at least one, in particular two, mechanically actuatable actuating elements, in particular one or two pushbuttons, which are at least so spaced apart from one another on the input device that two-handed operation is required. As a result, a so-called dead man's device can be created with which it can be checked whether an operator is present or capable of acting. If it is recognized that an actuation of one of the actuation elements does not take place, then it can be concluded that the operator is not present and/or is unable to act, as a result of which a signal or a switching operation can be triggered. As a result, an increased level of safety can be achieved when operating the earth drilling device. For example, an operator can be prompted by means of a haptic signal, a visual display and/or an acoustic signal to actuate the or the two actuating elements; if the actuation does not take place, so a signal or a switching action can be triggered, which puts the earth drilling device into an idle state or (emergency) shuts it down. The provision of two mechanically actuatable actuating elements, of which only one has to be used as a so-called dead man's device, can provide the advantage that - if the mechanically actuatable actuating elements are provided on both the right and left of the input device - the input device can be used by right-handed people as well as can also be operated ergonomically by left-handed operators. Accordingly, it may be sufficient for a dead man's device to be configured either on the left or on the right. However, the provision of the two options, both on the right and on the left, takes into account the possible requirements of the operator.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, a monitoring device, which can be designed as part of the processor, is present. The monitoring device is designed to check the actuation of two actuation elements for simultaneity. Additionally or alternatively, it can be provided that it is also monitored that the simultaneously actuated actuating elements are again not actuated within a predetermined time window. With the help of the monitoring device, a time difference with regard to the "simultaneity" of the triggering of the two actuating elements can be set in the form of a tolerance. If necessary, it can also be set after which time the actuating elements must be released again. A simple configuration of a dead man's device is possible.

The input device can have an outer peripheral contour, in particular an interrupted or closed one, which can envelop an inner contour or an interior of the input device. The peripheral outer contour can be essentially rectangular, square, polygonal, round, circular and/or elliptical over the entire area or only in sections. Mixed forms and combinations of the aforementioned forms are possible. In particular, it can be provided that the input device is essentially rectangular or cuboid and has a dimension in the range of 15 cm to 50 cm in width, preferably 20 cm to 40 cm in width, 10 cm to 30 cm in length , preferably 15 cm to 25 cm in length, and 3 cm to 15 cm in height, preferably 5 cm to 10 cm in height.

Provision can be made for the input device to have at least one projection or a plurality of projections, in particular two, in particular with regard to one of the aforementioned shapes, which can be designed for grasping by the operator's hands, in particular the projection or projections can be designed in the manner of a grip. A handle-like design can be preferred one hand of the operator can be enclosed. The projection or projections can protrude in relation to the rectangular, square, polygonal, round, circular and/or elliptical shape of the input device. The mechanically actuable actuating elements can be formed in particular on one or each of the projections. The projections can be formed on the input device in such a way that a surface facing the operator results from the projection or projections, which results in a surface that can in particular lie in one plane. Provision can be made for the projections to protrude on a surface with a shape as mentioned above, in order in particular to form a receptacle, in particular having the outer peripheral contour, for a display device described in the description below, either in full or in sections. The projection or projections can protrude from a base or a base plate. The protrusion or protrusions can at least partially form an edge on a base plate that forms a shape as mentioned above. The projection or projections can be offset forward relative to the base plate. If there are several projections, the projections can protrude in the same direction in relation to a base surface or base plate and form an edge on this. The base plate with the projection or the projections can in particular partially simulate an outer peripheral contour of a display device. The base plate can be completely closed or have openings. At the edge of the base plate, a wall can protrude at least partially or completely, which wall can surround a display device described below in the description at least in sections or completely on the circumference.

A curved adaptation of the projections to the shape of the operator's hands is possible, which relates in particular to corners of a projection. The respective projection can be adapted to the dimensions of an operator's hand; as a result, the input device can be configured in the other areas independently of the dimensions of the operator's hands; it is possible that only in the area of the protrusions there is an adaptation to the dimensions and shape of the hands. An adaptation to the shape and/or dimensions of the operator's hands, which can mean a reduction in the structural shape, can only relate to the projections.

The projection or projections mentioned can have a diameter in the range of 3 cm to 5 cm, preferably 3 cm to 4 cm, so that an operator's hand can grip it easily. The length of a projection can be designed to be greater than 10 cm, preferably greater than 15 cm, so that it can be held well, in particular without tiring, by an operator's hand, in order to also take into account, for example, that the operator is wearing gloves.

If more than one projection is formed on the input device, the projections can be configured on opposite sides of the input device. A mirror-symmetrical arrangement of the projections is possible. The mechanically actuable actuating elements can be designed mirror-symmetrical to one another when a plurality of projections are provided on the projections.

If the respective projection is gripped by the operator's hand provided for this purpose, a control stick can be arranged on the projection in the region of the thumb. A control stick is preferably arranged on each of the projections in the region of the thumb. A mechanically actuable actuating element designed as a control stick preferably rises from a substantially flat or non-curved surface. The control stick can rise from a surface of the input device facing the operator. In particular, a control stick can rise from a surface that is parallel to the base surface of the input device, which can essentially be defined by the outer peripheral contour.

If a control stick is provided on the input device, a further mechanically actuable actuating element, in particular a rotary actuator, can be arranged on a surface of the projection that is different from the surface for the control stick. Irrespective of the provision of a control stick, a turntable can be arranged in particular on a surface of the projection that extends away from the operator. The surface on which a rotary actuator is arranged can enclose an angle of 10° to 60°, preferably 20°, in particular with a surface that faces the operator when holding the input device or on which a control stick is provided up to 50°. The turntable can in particular be arranged in such a way that it can be actuated by an index finger or middle finger of the operator when holding the input device, in particular when the operator grasps the projection on the input device that may be provided.

If a control stick is provided on the input device, a push button in particular can be arranged on a different surface provided for the control stick. In particular, a push button can be arranged on a surface of the projection which extends away from the operator when holding the input device. The surface on which the push button can be provided can, if a control stick is provided, be opposite the surface from which the control stick rises. The surface on which a push button is arranged can enclose an angle of 10° to 60°, preferably 20° to 50°, in particular with a surface on which a control stick is provided. The push button can in particular be arranged in such a way that it can be held by an index finger, middle finger or ring finger an operator can be actuated freely when the operator holds the input device, in particular when the operator grasps the protrusion that may be provided.

Provision can be made for a push button and a rotary actuator to be present on the same surface at a distance from one another, with actuation using different fingers by an operator being possible in particular.

Essentially three surfaces can be formed on a projection of the input device, on each of which at least one mechanically actuatable actuating element can be arranged. The surfaces on which a mechanically actuable actuating element is provided can enclose an angle with one another. The surfaces can have a curvature. A mechanically actuable actuating element designed as a rotary actuator can preferably be arranged on a surface having a curvature, wherein the curvature of the surface can essentially correspond to the curvature of the rotary actuator, so that in particular the rotary actuator can be actuated over an angular range that is greater than 180° , Greater than 190°, Greater than 200°, Greater than 210°, Greater than 220°, Greater than 230°, Greater than 240°, Greater than 250°, Greater than 260°, Greater than 270°, Greater than 280° , greater than 290°, greater than 300°. An actuation of a turntable can also easily be carried out by an operator who can wear gloves.

A mechanically actuable actuating element designed as a push button can preferably be arranged on a surface having a curvature. A push button can have a curvature that essentially corresponds to the curvature of the surface. It can be provided that the push button can be actuated over a larger angular range, which can correspond to the angular range of the curvature. Operation can be performed even if the push button is not operated straight.

A structuring of the input device for at least partial or complete accommodation of a further device, in particular a display device described below in the description, is possible. which can in particular be form-fitting and/or force-fitting.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has a surface that is not necessarily flat, on which at least two actuating elements are arranged in the area of two adjacent corners and/or opposite edges are. The corners and/or edges can also be formed on one or more projections. As a result, an ergonomically favorable arrangement of two actuating elements for the operator is possible. The principles of optimal adaptation can thus be satisfied. Occupational medicine, user-friendly or work-scientific or body-friendly configurations can be taken into account for the operator.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, the hand of an operator can grip around the input device in the area of the corners and/or the edges—possibly in the area of a projection. Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, at least one actuating element can be arranged in the area of the corners and/or the edges—possibly on one or more projections—in such a way that it can be reached by a finger or the thumb of the user when gripping the corners and/or the edges is. It turned out that an optimal fit is achieved from an ergonomic point of view, which also includes occupational medicine and ergonomics as well as user-friendly criteria. For example, the thickness of the corners and/or edges of the input device can be adapted to an operator's hand, taking into account that the operator may or may not be wearing gloves.

In particular, the actuating elements that are arranged in the area of the corners and/or the edges can be control sticks. In particular, the control sticks can be arranged on a surface of the input device that forms a base surface or is arranged offset parallel to it.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device is configured as (a) a wired and/or (b) wireless remote control. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the input device is a wireless remote control, which creates the possibility for the operator to move about freely with the input device without having to pay attention to a cable with which the input device is connected to the earth drilling device. A wired remote control offers the advantage of essentially undisturbed transmission of signals over the cable.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device is designed to use one or more radio bands for communication with the control device of the earth drilling device. For the purposes of the description, a frequency band designates frequency ranges, ie sub-ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum of the electromagnetic waves used for technical communication. are there Divisions according to frequency, wavelength or use are common. Different designations of the frequency bands, especially international, are possible.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has one or more antennas in order to provide signal paths, in particular in one direction, in order to increase safety during operation of the earth drilling device, for example. Provision can be made for bidirectional transmission of signals between the input device and the control device to be possible by means of an antenna. However, it can also be provided that at least one antenna is provided for each direction (from the input device to the control device and from the control device to the input device) and different antennas are used for the two directions. The antenna(s) may be connected to the processor of the input device.

Bidirectional communication between the input device and the control device is possible. For example, the control device can confirm that a parameter has been entered or can transmit to the input device that an error has occurred during the input and/or transmission to the control device.

In a preferred embodiment, the earth drilling device has one, two or more antennas for communication with the input device. By means of the control device, the earth drilling device can in particular use the signal which is the strongest, best or most stable.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has a status display for displaying a status. The status indicator can be connected to the processor. The status display can relate to an energy supply status of the input device, a transmission of data and/or signals from the input device to the control device, a signal strength, an indication that the input device is switched on or off, and/or an error message. The status display can be reduced to essential information, so that, for example, a display only takes place when a certain—for example critical—state is reached. For example, the status display can be designed in such a way that a reduced power supply or a power supply of the input device that is about to run out has been detected. Alternatively or additionally, provision can be made for the status display to indicate that an error has occurred when data is being transmitted from the input device to the control device. Alternatively or additionally, the status display can indicate that the signals generated by an actuating element are faulty. Alternatively or additionally, the status display can indicate that there is an error in the earth drilling device or the control device, in particular in the form of a signal of a critical condition-monitoring facility, has been identified. The status display can be a plain text display, a simple light source, in particular an LED, which can be colored. In the case of a simple light source, the color of the light source can correspond to the status that is to be displayed to the operator. For example, the color can change or a differently colored illuminant can be controlled or made to light up if the type of state or state changes. For example, it can be provided that a green light source is used when the earth drilling device is in operation and no error has been detected. If the condition is deteriorating, for example the power supply has reduced capacity below a certain level, the color orange can be used. A further reduction or an error can be signaled with the color red. In the area of the status display or as part of the status display, a symbol can be arranged or displayed, in particular in the form of an imprint, which indicates or displays which information the status display relates to. For example, a battery or accumulator symbol can be used for the status display relating to an energy supply. An antenna symbol can be used for a status indication regarding a transmission error.

In a preferred embodiment there is at least one protective elevation for at least one mechanically actuable actuating element, the extent of the protective elevation transverse to the surface on which the actuating element is arranged being equal to or greater than the extent of the actuating element transverse to the surface. For example, a protection bump may have an extent equal to or greater than the element of a control stick. This makes it possible to prevent unintentional actuation of the actuating element, with a relatively simple mechanical structure being able to suffice. The protective elevation can, for example, prevent an input device falling on the ground from coming into contact with the ground in such a way that the actuation element is actuated due to the action of the surface of the ground. In addition to the aforementioned spatial extent, the protective elevation can be arranged in relation to the mechanically actuatable actuating element in such a way that unintentional actuation is largely ruled out. In this case, it can be preferred that the protective elevation is arranged in spatial proximity to the mechanically actuable actuating element. The protective bump may extend in multiple directions around the mechanically operable actuator. The protective bump may be present between an outer edge of the input device and the mechanically actuable actuator. The protective elevation can be interrupted or closed at least in sections, forming a wall between the edge of the input device and the mechanically actuatable actuating element. The wall can move in two directions in terms of two different Edges of the input device extend. More than two walls are also possible, which can encircle or enclose the mechanically actuable actuating element at least in sections, provided mechanical access by the operator is given further.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has a mechanically fixed structure which is adapted to the section of a human body of an operator, in particular an operator's finger. In this way, an input device can be created that is adapted under occupational medical, user-friendly and/or body-friendly criteria, which in particular can enable fatigue-free holding without tensing the hands.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has a connection for an operator's carrying strap, as a result of which the operator is relieved of having to bear the weight of the input device. A less tiring, more comfortable work is possible. It can also be provided that the connection by means of a carrying strap can be used to carry the input device. The operator can let go of the input device and the input device still hangs on the operator, for example on a carrying strap designed as a shoulder, neck or hip strap.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has an element of a pair of connections which can interact mechanically and/or electrically with a further element of the pair of connections which is arranged or formed on the earth drilling device. The pair of connections can be a pair of elements for forming a mechanical and/or electrical connection. The input device can be held securely on the earth boring device by means of the mechanical connection. Signal transmission and/or energy transmission can be possible, for example, by means of an electrical connection. A battery or the energy supply of the input device can be charged. The further element of the connection pair can be present in particular in the driver's cab on the earth drilling device. The additional element of the pair of connections in the driver's cab can be used to use the input device at a fixed, predetermined location on the earth drilling device that is familiar to the operator and in which the operator is essentially protected from environmental influences.

In a preferred embodiment, the earth drilling device has a control stick that is designed to be larger than a control stick on the input device. As a result, the previous input option can be retained for the operator using a multifunction joystick known to her by means of the control stick. the The operator can find a hitherto customary control stick, which is larger than the input device, particularly in the driver's cab. The Erdbohrvorrichtung can be operated in the driver's cab in the usual way.

In a preferred embodiment, a display device is provided for displaying at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device, the display device being designed in such a way that it can optionally be mechanically connected to the input device and/or the display device can be mechanically connected to a coupling on the earth drilling device can. On the one hand, it can thus be possible for the display device to form a jointly manageable unit with the input device, which can be held by an operator. On the other hand, it is possible that the display device can be connected to the earth drilling device and the input device in turn is connected to the display device, whereby the input device can be mechanically connected indirectly to the earth drilling device. The operation of the earth drilling device can be visualized by means of the display device. The display device can in particular be an electrical or electronic display, which can be designed in particular as a liquid crystal display (LCD), light-emitting diode (LED) matrix display, fluorescence display (VFD) or the like. In particular, an image display that is particularly intuitively understandable can be possible with the display device. The display device can be designed as a universal display instrument in the form of a screen, monitor, display, tablet, notepad, IPAD, smart phone or smart display. In addition to the input device, a visualization of the operation of the earth drilling device with regard to at least one parameter is thus possible by means of the display device, which the operator can carry with him on site.

In a preferred embodiment, all of the aforementioned parameters for the operation of the earth drilling device can be called up and/or displayed by means of the display device. The display can be designed in such a way that not all parameters are displayed at the same time, but rather, depending on the operator input, one or more parameters are displayed which the operator can select for the display or which can be selected from a command sequence of the control device for the implementation and/or input of a parameter are considered important and/or necessary. The display device can be coupled to the input device in such a way that—if the operator wants to enter a parameter using the input device—parameters, data, information and/or instructions associated with this parameter are displayed on the display device. The coupling can be done by means of direct communication between the display device and the input device or by means of indirect communication Display device and the input device, for example via the control device.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device has an inner contour that is adapted to the outer contour of the display device, with the input device at least partially surrounding the display device along a section of the outer contour of the display device. In this way, a connection can be created between the input device and the display device, in which the display device is at least partially surrounded by the input device. The display device can be provided within the input device, the term “within” also encompassing the case where the input device does not completely enclose the display device. An essentially central arrangement of the input device around the display device is possible. In particular, the input device can contact the display device on one, two, three or four sides. A form fit and/or a friction fit can be formed between the display device and the input device. In particular, the form fit - just like the friction fit - can optionally be released in order to separate the mechanical connection.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device is a tablet, iPad, notepad or the like, as a result of which a particularly simple configuration is possible. A display element essentially known from the prior art can be used for the display device. The aforementioned display options are known and an operator is familiar with their use. The aforementioned options for designing the display device can enable intuitive operation of the display device.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device has a control unit that is designed for a context-sensitive display of information on the display device. For example, a value of a parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device, information related to the parameter and/or instructions for the setting can be displayed by means of the control unit if it is important for the operator and/or the operator enters or changes such a parameter would like to. For example, if the operator enters a parameter with the input device, the parameter influenced or changed by the operator can be displayed by means of the control unit, even during the change or the input. It is possible, for example, for a parameter whose value is displayed on the display device to be continuously reduced or increased by means of the input device. It is also possible for the control device to communicate with the control unit in order to display information, a value for a parameter, information and/or error messages. For example, the controller of the earth drilling device can inform the control unit of the display device when a rod section has to be connected to the drill rod that has been drilled in order to continue drilling the earth bore. Furthermore, states of the earth drilling device that require an action by the operator can be displayed.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device and the input device are functionally connected in such a way that when an input is made on the input device, the input is displayed by means of the display device. The input device can transmit a signal to the display device directly or indirectly via the control device of the earth drilling device, which indicates which parameter is to be changed or entered with the earth drilling device, so that the display device shows the current value of the parameter and/or in connection with the parameters.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device has an input area which is adjacent to the input device when the input device and the display device are connected to one another. As a result, the possibility can be created that, in addition to the input option that exists through the input device, a further input by the operator is possible on the display device. The input on the display device can in particular be an input with which the information to be displayed, which is displayed on the display device, can be changed. In particular, the type of display can be changed. It is possible to retrieve information relating to the earth boring device. In addition, the input area provided on the display device makes it possible to clearly separate the inputs that the operator can make. The inputs for changing, for example, the information to be displayed do not have to be provided on the input device; the input device can be limited to the input of the parameters necessary for the operation of the earth drilling device. The input possibility by means of the input on the display device can take place by means of a touch-sensitive display known from the prior art. At least one mechanically actuable actuation element is preferably configured adjacent to the display device.

The display device can enable parameters, functions and/or changes in the representation to be entered on or on the display device, which—if the display device has a touch-sensitive display—can be made as so-called inputs by touching, typing, swiping the display or the like. But it is also possible as an alternative or in addition that inputs to the display device by means of an integrated device or an additional device that can be coupled (for example by means of a cable connection and/or wirelessly, for example by means of Bluetooth). The integrated or additional device can be a mechanically actuable actuating element (e.g. a push button, a rocker button), a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball, a graphics tablet, a microphone, a camera or a similar input device, in particular in the form of be a peripheral device otherwise known in the computer field, with which tactile inputs or written inputs, audio inputs (speech input) and/or video inputs (gestures, movement or similar) are possible.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device is (a) wirelessly or (b) wired connected to the control device of the earth drilling device. This allows for a certain mobility of the display device. In the case of a wireless connection, the mobility of the display device is increased in relation to the freedom of movement of an operator.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device is designed for wireless data exchange using WLAN. As a result, a data protocol or transfer protocol can be used which is known and easy to handle. In particular, the data exchange or the functional coupling between the display device and the control device of the earth drilling device can be present separately from a data exchange or the functional coupling between the input device and the control device of the earth drilling device. For example, a lower level of security in the communication can be selected for the exchange of data between the display device and the control device of the earth drilling device.

In a preferred embodiment, one or more antennas are attached to the earth drilling device for communication with the display device. The use of, in particular, two antennas on the earth drilling device offers the possibility of using the signal from the control device of the earth drilling device which is the best, most stable or strongest signal at the respective antenna. When using multiple antennas, interference can be minimized or even eliminated. In a preferred embodiment, an antenna, in particular an integrated antenna, can be located on the display device. In a preferred embodiment, a further or additional antenna can be screwed onto the display device to increase the range. The possibility of increasing the range is particularly useful when the operator is very far away from the earth drilling device over the course of the drilling route. It can also be provided that several antennas are provided on the display device, from each of which the signal that is the best, most stable or strongest is tapped.

In a preferred embodiment, the input device and the display device have separate power supplies. This allows for increased flexibility. The power supply of the individual devices can be dimensioned smaller than a power supply for the common power supply of input device and display device. In addition, the energy supply of a conventional display device can be used.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device has communication means for transmitting data and/or signals between the display device and a locating system for the drill head. As a result, in addition to the parameters or information that are shown on the display device for operating the earth drilling device, the display device can also show where in three-dimensional space the drill head of the drill string was determined by the locating system. The control unit can thus be designed in such a way that it processes the signals of a locating system and evaluates them in such a way that the current or determined location of the drill head is displayed. This display can be done in different ways. A graphic representation in a map, which can be selected in particular and which can be three-dimensional or two-dimensional, is possible. It can be provided that the locating system does not transmit the data directly to the display device, but instead transmits the data to a gateway, which collects all data—not just the locating data—but also the operating data and the drilling data that are recorded. The gateway can then in turn send the location data and other data that is collected to a cloud. From here they can be retrieved, evaluated and transmitted. The display device is designed to evaluate the data. If it is described that the display device has communication means for transmitting data and/or signals between the display device and a positioning system, this also means that the display device can retrieve and/or evaluate this data, for example by retrieving it from the cloud. Alternatively or additionally, it is possible for the location data to be sent directly from the gateway—without the intermediary of a cloud—or also directly from the location system to the display device and used.

In a preferred embodiment, the display device has a data output which is provided in particular for outputting a log of the operation of the earth drilling device, in particular a log of the location of the drill head detected by the locating system at predetermined time intervals or continuously. As a result, an automatically created log can be output at the data output, which can be used for billing purposes, documentation of the drilling or the like can be archived. The data output can also be used for other possibilities.

In a preferred embodiment, a detection device is provided, which is designed to detect the end of the drill string (a) in the area of the earth drilling device and/or (b) in the area of a target pit of an earth bore that is to be created, the detection device having transmission means that are designed To transmit signals to the display device and/or to the control device, the display device and/or the control device being designed to process the signals of the detection device in such a way that the signals are displayed for a user on the display device. As a result, an area can be recorded in which a (further) operator is usually provided, who monitors the operation of the earth drilling device. The information is displayed to the operator, who controls the operation of the earth drilling device by means of the input device, through the detection and display of the detection on the display device. In this way, the operator who controls the operation of the earth drilling device by means of the input device can display the corresponding end-side region of the drill rod with regard to the corresponding detection, regardless of the operator's position. It can be provided that it is not necessary for the operator to be present in the corresponding end area of the drill string. The signal from the detection device can be accessed. A further additional benefit can be achieved in this way, since a further operator for carrying out the earth drilling can be dispensed with and this person can be entrusted with other tasks.

A "detection device" in the sense of the description includes any device that is designed to detect the presence of a drill rod, in particular an end of a drill rod or a rod section or a drill head in an area. The detection device can be designed as a device that determines a change in the presence of the end of a drill rod or rod section or of the drill head.

In a preferred embodiment, the detection means is a camera, an area scanner and/or a motion scanner, whereby known devices whose handling and use is common - albeit for other areas - can be used.

For the purpose of the description, a camera is any device that takes an image of an area that can be displayed in particular on the display device. For this purpose, the display device can display the signals or information from the camera at least on part of the display device. The signals can displayed immediately or edited prior to display by the control unit of the display device and/or the control device of the earth drilling device.

As used in the specification, an area scanner is a device that can detect a change in presence in an area. The area scanner can be designed as a light barrier, light curtain or the like. The range scanner may be configured using ultrasound, infrared electromagnetic radiation, or radar waves.

As used in the description, a motion scanner is a device that can detect or detect motion in an area.

Both the area scanner and the motion scanner can be used such that when motion is detected in any form, a message is sent to the display device. It can also be provided that a signal from an area scanner or movement scanner is transmitted to the input device and a response of the area scanner and/or the movement scanner is displayed on a status display of the input device. It can also be provided that as soon as the area scanner and/or the movement scanner responds, an image from a camera is displayed on the display device, so that an image from a camera that may be present is only displayed if the area scanner and/or movement scanner detects a change or have determined the presence of the end of a drill rod or rod section or the drill head.

The invention also provides a method for controlling an operation of an earth boring device. The method includes the step of entering at least one parameter for operation of the earth boring device. The parameter can in particular be a parameter which causes drilling to be started with the earth drilling device or drilling carried out with the earth drilling device to be stopped. In the method, the at least one parameter is entered by means of a remote control.

The invention also provides a use of an earth drilling device that has a control device for operating the earth drilling device. An input device that is functionally coupled to the control device is used to input at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device. The at least one parameter can in particular be a parameter which causes drilling to be started with the earth drilling device or drilling carried out with the earth drilling device to be stopped. A remote control is used as the input device.

The invention is described in terms of three aspects relating to a system, a method and a use. The explanations for the individual aspects complement each other, so that the explanations for the system are also to be understood as explanations for the description of the method and use. The description of the system also discloses actions in terms of the method or method steps relating to the method and uses or use features that apply to the corresponding aspects.

For the purpose of the description, the naming of a numerical value, in particular a length specification or an angle specification, includes not only the actual numerical value, but also - in order to take into account production tolerances in particular - a range around the concrete numerical value, which is +/- 15%, preferably +/- - 10% of the given numerical value.

The above statements, like the following description of exemplary embodiments, do not represent a waiver of certain embodiments or features.

The invention is explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment illustrated in the figures.

Fig. 1

eine schematische Darstellung einer Erdbohrvorrichtung mit einer Eingabeeinrichtung;

Fig. 2

eine schematische Darstellung der Eingabeeinrichtung und der Anzeigeeinrichtung;

Fig. 3

eine weitere Darstellung der Eingabeeinrichtung mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung von oben;

Fig. 4

die Eingabeeinrichtung mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung von unten;

Fig. 5

eine Darstellung der Eingabeeinrichtung mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung im Betrieb;

Fig. 6

eine weitere Darstellung der Eingabeeinrichtung und der Anzeigeeinrichtung im Betrieb;

Fig. 7

eine weitere Darstellung der Eingabeeinrichtung mit der Anzeigeeinrichtung im Betrieb; und

Fig. 8

eine schematische Darstellung einer Ausführungsform, in der der endseitige Bereich des Bohrgestänges im Bereich der Erdbohrvorrichtung und einer Zielgrube überwacht wird.

In the drawings shows:

1

a schematic representation of an earth drilling device with an input device;

2

a schematic representation of the input device and the display device;

3

a further representation of the input device with the display device from above;

4

the input device with the display device from below;

figure 5

a representation of the input device with the display device in operation;

6

a further representation of the input device and the display device in operation;

7

a further representation of the input device with the display device in operation; and

8

a schematic representation of an embodiment in which the end area of the drill string in the area of the earth drilling device and a target pit is monitored.

1 shows a schematic representation of an earth drilling device 1 with which an earth drilling can be carried out in the ground. Rod sections are stored in a rod magazine 2, with which the drill rod 3, which has already been drilled into the ground, can be extended.

The auger 1 has a control device 4 for operating the auger 1, which is visualized schematically by means of the dashed box. The operation of the earth drilling device 1 can be controlled by means of the control device 4 .

There is also an input device 5 that is functionally coupled to the control device 4 and is designed to input at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device 1 . In particular, such a parameter can cause drilling with the earth drilling device 1 to be started or drilling carried out with the earth drilling device 1 to be stopped. The input device 5 is designed as a remote control, which communicates wirelessly with the control device 4 by means of electromagnetic waves.

The wireless communication between the input device 5 and the control device 4 is a bidirectional communication in which the input device 5 both receives signals from the control device 4 and sends them to the control device 4 . The bidirectional wireless communication is visualized by means of a double arrow ES.

Furthermore, a display device 6 is provided, with which information and/or parameters for the operation of the earth drilling device 1 can be displayed. In order to display the information and parameters, the display device 6 is functionally coupled to the control device 4 . The communication between the display device 6 and the control device 4 takes place wirelessly by means of electromagnetic waves. The communication is bidirectional, so that the display device 6 can both receive signals from the control device 4 and send them to the control device 4 . The bidirectional communication is visualized by means of a double arrow AS.

Like the 2 can be seen, the display device 6 can be arranged in a receptacle 7 of the input device 5 in such a way that the display device 6 can be handled together with the input device 5 as a unit by an operator.

The input device 5 has a number of mechanically actuable actuating elements 8, two of which are in the form of control sticks. Furthermore, the input device 5 has an emergency stop switch 9 as a mechanically actuable actuating element 8, which is designed as a push button. The actuating elements 8 designed as control sticks and the emergency stop switch 9 face an operator when holding the input device 5 and are located in a plane of the input device 5. Opposite to the surface on which the control sticks and the emergency Off switches 9 are arranged, two turntables are designed as mechanically actuatable actuating elements 8 to the left and right of the input device 5 .

A plurality of status displays 10 are provided on the left-hand side of the input device 5 , which provide information about a status with regard to the input device 5 , the earth drilling device 1 and/or a communication between the input device 5 and the control device 4 .

Furthermore, the input device 5 has a receiving space 11 provided on the underside of the input device 5 and designed as a receiving compartment for the arrangement of a power supply of the input device 5 .

A pivotable antenna 12 is provided for wireless communication with the controller 4, which is pivoted in terms of its orientation and telescopically changeable in length.

A protective elevation 18 is configured on the input device 5 to protect the actuation of the mechanically actuable actuating elements 8 and is arranged in the area of the emergency stop switch 9 and the control stick.

Connecting elements 13 are provided for coupling a neck, shoulder or hip belt, with which the corresponding belt can be connected.

To accommodate the display device 6, the input device 5 has a base plate 14, which is essentially rectangular in shape (cf. 1 ). The mechanically actuatable actuating elements 8 are formed on grip-like projections 15 of the base plate 14, which can each be gripped by an operator's hand in order to be able to carry out the actuation. The projections 15 extend in an upward direction and form a rim around the base plate 14 . The projections 15 each form an edge on one side. The two Edges formed by the projections 15 face each other. On the other two sides of the rectangular base plate 14 there are further edge portions which extend upwards in the same direction as the edges formed by the projections 15 . This creates an edge that at least partially surrounds the base plate 14 and in which the display device 6 can be arranged. A non-positive connection can be formed, with the display device 6 at least partially engaging behind the projections 15 at the edges formed by the projections 15 .

Figures 5 to 7 show a further embodiment of the input device 5 with the display device 6 of FIG Figures 2 to 4 . In this case, the projections 15 of the input device 5 are not designed as handles that can be gripped with one hand. The illustrations on the left and right of Figures 5 to 7 show the area of the projections 15 from the side. There are a control stick at the top, a forward-facing turntable, and two pushbuttons as mechanically actuatable actuating elements 8 per projection 15.

8 shows a system with a detection device 16 designed as a camera, which is provided for detecting the end of the drill rod 3 in the region of a target pit 17 of an earth borehole to be created. The detection device 16 has transmission means that are designed to transmit signals to the display device 6 and to the control device 4 . The signals can be displayed on the display device 6 , in particular an image recorded by the camera can be displayed on the display device 6 .

1. 1. System aufweisend eine Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) mit einer Steuereinrichtung (4) zum Betrieb der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1), wobei das System ferner eine mit der Steuereinrichtung (4) funktional gekoppelte Eingabeeinrichtung (5) zum Eingeben mindestens eines Parameters für den Betrieb der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) aufweist, insbesondere eines Parameters, der ein Starten des Bohrens mit der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) oder ein Stoppen eines mit der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) durchgeführten Bohrens bewirkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) als Fernbedienung ausgestaltet ist.
2. 2. System nach Ausführungsform 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Eingeben des mindestens einen Parameters
   • ein Einstellen eines auf ein Bohrgestänge der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) aufgebrachten Drehmoments ist,
   • ein Einstellen einer auf ein Bohrgestänge der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) aufgebrachten Drehzahl ist,
   • ein Einstellen einer linearen Vorschubkraft eines Bohrgestänges (3) ist,
   • ein Einstellen einer linearen Vorschubgeschwindigkeit eines Bohrgestänges (3) ist,
   • ein Einstellen einer Schlagfrequenz eines Schlagkolbens ist,
   • ein Einstellen einer Schlagamplitude eines Schlagkolbens ist,
   • ein Einstellen einer Durchflussmenge einer Spülflüssigkeit ist,
   • ein Einstellen einer Druckbeaufschlagung einer Spülflüssigkeit ist,
   • ein Durchführen einer Gestängeschmierung ist,
   • ein Durchführen eines Gestängewechsels ist und/oder
   • ein Ändern eines Bohrkopftyps ist.
3. 3. System nach Ausführungsform 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) mindestens ein mechanisch betätigbares Betätigungselement (8) aufweist, das insbesondere ein Control-Stick, ein Drehsteller und/oder ein Druckknopf ist.
4. 4. System nach Ausführungsform 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein mechanisch betätigbares Betätigungselement (8), insbesondere ein Control-Stick, als austauschbare Einheit in einem Aufnahmeraum (11) der Eingabeeinrichtung (5) angeordnet ist.
5. 5. System nach Ausführungsform 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) mindestens ein kapazitives oder mechanisch betätigbares Betätigungselement (8) und/oder einen Funktransmitter aufweist, um insbesondere festzustellen, ob eine Bedienperson die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) hält.
6. 6. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 3 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sensitivität des mechanisch betätigbaren Betätigungselements (8) a) mechanisch und/oder b) mittels einer Software, die mittels eines Sensors und eines Gegenelements mit dem Betätigungselement (8) funktional gekoppelt ist, einstellbar ist.
7. 7. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) mindestens zwei mechanisch betätigbare Betätigungselemente (8), insbesondere zwei Druckknöpfe, aufweist, die mindestens so beabstandet zueinander an der Eingabeeinrichtung (5) vorliegen, dass eine zweihändige Betätigung erforderlich ist.
8. 8. System nach Ausführungsform 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Überwachungseinrichtung vorhanden ist, die ausgestaltet ist, die Betätigung der zwei Betätigungselemente (8) auf Gleichzeitigkeit zu überwachen.
9. 9. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) eine Fläche aufweist, auf der mindestens zwei Betätigungselemente (8) im Bereich zweier benachbarter Ecken und/oder gegenüberliegender Ränder angeordnet sind.
10. 10. System nach Ausführungsform 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) im Bereich der Ecken und/oder der Ränder von einer Hand eines Anwenders umgriffen werden kann und das mindestens ein Betätigungselement (8) von einem Finger oder dem Daumen des Anwenders erreichbar ist.
11. 11. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) als a) kabelgebundene und/oder b) kabellose Fernbedienung ausgestaltet ist.
12. 12. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) ausgestaltet ist, zur Kommunikation mit der Steuereinrichtung der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) mehrere Funkbänder zu verwenden.
13. 13. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) mehrere Antennen (12) aufweist.
14. 14. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) eine Statusanzeige zum Anzeigen eines Zustands aufweist, der eine Energieversorgung, eine Übertragung von Daten und/oder Signalen von der Eingabeeinrichtung (5) an die Steuereinrichtung (4) und/oder eine Fehlermeldung betrifft.
15. 15. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens eine Schutzerhebung (18) für mindestens ein mechanisch betätigbares Betätigungselement (8) vorhanden ist, wobei die Erstreckung der Schutzerhebung quer zur Fläche, auf der das Betätigungselement (8) angeordnet ist, gleich oder größer ist als die Erstreckung des Betätigungselements (8) quer zur Fläche, um ein unbeabsichtigtes Betätigen des Betätigungselements (8) zu verhindern.
16. 16. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) eine mechanisch feste Struktur aufweist, die an den Abschnitt eines menschlichen Körpers einer Bedienperson, insbesondere eines Fingers, angepasst ist.
17. 17. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) eine Anbindung für einen Tragegurt einer Bedienperson aufweist.
18. 18. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) ein Element eines Anbindungspaares aufweist, das mit einem weiteren Element des Anbindungspaares, welches an der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) angeordnet ist, mechanisch und/oder elektrisch zusammenwirken kann.
19. 19. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) einen Control-Stick aufweist, der größer als ein Control-Stick an der Eingabeeinrichtung (5) ausgestaltet ist.
20. 20. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 1 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) zum Anzeigen mindestens eines Parameters für den Betrieb der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) vorgesehen ist, die derart ausgestaltet ist, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) wahlweise mit der Eingabeeinrichtung (5) mechanisch verbunden werden kann und/oder die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) mit einer Ankopplung an der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) mechanisch verbunden werden kann.
21. 21. System nach Ausführungsform 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) eine Innenkontur aufweist, die an die Außenkontur der Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) angepasst ist, und die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) zumindest teilweise entlang eines Abschnitts der Außenkontur der Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) umgibt.
22. 22. System nach Ausführungsform 20 oder 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) ein Tablett, IPad, Notepad oder ähnliches ist.
23. 23. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) eine Steuereinheit aufweist, die für eine kontextsensitive Anzeige von Information auf der Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) ausgestaltet ist.
24. 24. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) und die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) derart funktional verbunden sind, dass bei einer Eingabe an der Eingabeeinrichtung (5) die Eingabe mittels der Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) angezeigt wird.
25. 25. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 24, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) einen Eingabebereich aufweist, der benachbart zur Eingabeeinrichtung (5) ist, wenn die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) und die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) miteinander verbunden sind.
26. 26. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 25, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) a) kabellos oder b) kabelgebunden mit der Steuereinrichtung (4) der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) verbunden ist.
27. 27. System nach Ausführungsform 26, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) für einen kabellosen Datenaustausch mittels WLAN ausgestaltet ist.
28. 28. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Eingabeeinrichtung (5) und die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) getrennte Energieversorgungen aufweisen.
29. 29. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 28, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) Kommunikationsmittel zum Übertragen von Daten und/oder Signalen zwischen der Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) und einem Ortungssystem für den Bohrkopf aufweist.
30. 30. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 29, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) einen Datenausgang aufweist, der insbesondere zum Ausgeben eines Protokolls des Betriebs der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) vorgesehen ist.
31. 31. System nach einer der Ausführungsformen 20 bis 30, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Erfassungseinrichtung (16) vorgesehen ist, die ausgestaltet ist, das Bohrgestänge (3) endseitig (a) im Bereich der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) und/oder (b) im Bereich einer Zielgrube (17) einer zu erstellenden Erdbohrung zu erfassen, und die Erfassungseinrichtung (16) Übertragungsmittel aufweist, die ausgestaltet sind, Signale zur Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) und/oder zur Steuereinrichtung (4) zu übertragen, wobei die Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) und/oder die Steuereinrichtung (4) ausgestaltet sind, um die Signale der Erfassungseinrichtung (16) derart zu prozessieren, dass die Signale für einen Anwender auf der Anzeigeeinrichtung (6) dargestellt werden.
32. 32. System nach Ausführungsform 31, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Erfassungseinrichtung (16) eine Kamera, ein Bereichsscanner und/oder ein Bewegungsscanner ist.
33. 33. Verfahren zum Steuern eines Betriebs einer Erdbohrvorrichtung (1), umfassend den Schritt: Eingeben mindestens eines Parameters für den Betrieb der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1), insbesondere eines Parameters, der ein Starten des Bohrens mit der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) oder ein Stoppen eines mit der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) durchgeführten Bohrens bewirkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Eingeben des mindestens einen Parameters mittels einer Fernbedienung vorgenommen wird.
34. 34. Verwendung einer Erdbohrvorrichtung (1), die eine Steuereinrichtung (4) zum Betrieb der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) aufweist, wobei eine mit der Steuereinrichtung (4) funktional gekoppelte Eingabeeinrichtung (5) zum Eingeben mindestens eines Parameters für den Betrieb der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) verwendet wird, und der mindestens eine Parameter insbesondere ein Parameter ist, der ein Starten des Bohrens mit der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) oder ein Stoppen eines mit der Erdbohrvorrichtung (1) durchgeführten Bohrens bewirkt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Eingabeeinrichtung (5) eine Fernbedienung verwendet wird.

The invention relates to the following embodiments:

1. 1. System comprising an earth drilling device (1) with a control device (4) for operating the earth drilling device (1), the system also having an input device (5) functionally coupled to the control device (4) for entering at least one parameter for operating the earth drilling device (1), in particular a parameter that starts drilling with the earth drilling device (1) or stops drilling carried out with the earth drilling device (1), characterized in that the input device (5) is designed as a remote control.
2. 2. System according to embodiment 1, characterized in that entering the at least one parameter
   • is an adjustment of a torque applied to a drill rod of the earth drilling device (1),
   • is an adjustment of a speed applied to a drill rod of the earth drilling device (1),
   • is an adjustment of a linear feed force of a drill pipe (3),
   • is a setting of a linear feed rate of a drill pipe (3),
   • is setting a percussion frequency of a percussion piston,
   • is an adjustment of a percussion amplitude of a percussion piston,
   • is adjusting a flow rate of a flushing liquid,
   • is a cessation of pressurization of a flushing liquid,
   • performing a linkage lubrication is
   • carrying out a linkage change and/or
   • is changing a drill bit type.
3. 3. System according to embodiment 1 or 2, characterized in that the input device (5) has at least one mechanically actuable actuating element (8), which is in particular a control stick, a turntable and/or a push button.
4. 4. System according to embodiment 3, characterized in that at least one mechanically actuable actuating element (8), in particular a control stick, is arranged as a replaceable unit in a receiving space (11) of the input device (5).
5. 5. System according to embodiment 3 or 4, characterized in that the input device (5) has at least one capacitive or mechanically actuable actuating element (8) and/or a radio transmitter in order to determine in particular whether an operator is holding the input device (5).
6. 6. System according to one of the embodiments 3 to 5, characterized in that the sensitivity of the mechanically actuable actuating element (8) a) mechanically and/or b) by means of software which is functional with the actuating element (8) by means of a sensor and a counter-element is coupled, is adjustable.
7. 7. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 6, characterized in that the input device (5) has at least two mechanically actuatable actuating elements (8), in particular two pushbuttons, which are at least so spaced apart from one another on the input device (5) that a two-handed operation is required.
8. 8. System according to embodiment 7, characterized in that a monitoring device is present, which is designed to monitor the actuation of the two actuating elements (8) for simultaneity.
9. 9. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 8, characterized in that the input device (5) has a surface on which at least two actuating elements (8) are arranged in the area of two adjacent corners and/or opposite edges.
10. 10. System according to embodiment 9, characterized in that the input device (5) can be gripped in the area of the corners and/or the edges by a user's hand and the at least one actuating element (8) can be reached by a finger or thumb of the user is.
11. 11. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 10, characterized in that the input device (5) is designed as a) wired and/or b) wireless remote control.
12. 12. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 11, characterized in that the input device (5) is designed to use several radio bands for communication with the control device of the earth drilling device (1).
13. 13. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 12, characterized in that the input device (5) has a plurality of antennas (12).
14. 14. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 13, characterized in that the input device (5) has a status display for displaying a state which is a power supply, a transmission of data and/or signals from the input device (5) to the control device ( 4) and/or an error message.
15. 15. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 14, characterized in that there is at least one protective elevation (18) for at least one mechanically actuatable actuating element (8), the extent of the protective elevation being arranged transversely to the surface on which the actuating element (8) is arranged is equal to or greater than the extension of the actuating element (8) transversely to the surface, in order to prevent unintentional actuation of the actuating element (8).
16. 16. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 15, characterized in that the input device (5) has a mechanically fixed structure which is adapted to the section of a human body of an operator, in particular a finger.
17. 17. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 16, characterized in that the input device (5) has a connection for a carrying strap of an operator.
18. 18. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 17, characterized in that the input device (5) has an element of a pair of connections which interact mechanically and/or electrically with a further element of the pair of connections which is arranged on the earth drilling device (1). can.
19. 19. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 18, characterized in that the earth drilling device (1) has a control stick which is designed to be larger than a control stick on the input device (5).
20. 20. System according to one of the embodiments 1 to 19, characterized in that a display device (6) for displaying at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device (1) is provided, which is designed such that the display device (6) can optionally be connected to the Input device (5) can be mechanically connected and/or the display device (6) can be mechanically connected to a coupling to the earth drilling device (1).
21. 21. System according to embodiment 20, characterized in that the input device (5) has an inner contour which is adapted to the outer contour of the display device (6), and the input device (5) has the display device (6) at least partially along a section of the outer contour surrounding the display device (6).
22. 22. System according to embodiment 20 or 21, characterized in that the display device (6) is a tablet, iPad, notepad or the like.
23. 23. System according to one of the embodiments 20 to 22, characterized in that the display device (6) has a control unit which is designed for a context-sensitive display of information on the display device (6).
24. 24. System according to one of the embodiments 20 to 23, characterized in that the display device (6) and the input device (5) are functionally connected in such a way that when an input is made at the input device (5), the input is displayed by means of the display device (6). will.
25. 25. System according to any one of embodiments 20 to 24, characterized in that the display device (6) has an input area which is adjacent to the input device (5) when the input device (5) and the display device (6) are connected to one another.
26. 26. System according to one of the embodiments 20 to 25, characterized in that the display device (6) is connected a) wirelessly or b) wired to the control device (4) of the earth drilling device (1).
27. 27. System according to embodiment 26, characterized in that the display device (6) is designed for wireless data exchange by means of WLAN.
28. 28. System according to one of the embodiments 20 to 27, characterized in that the input device (5) and the display device (6) have separate energy supplies.
29. 29. System according to one of the embodiments 20 to 28, characterized in that the display device (6) has communication means for transmitting data and/or signals between the display device (6) and a location system for the drill head.
30. 30. System according to one of the embodiments 20 to 29, characterized in that the display device (6) has a data output which is provided in particular for outputting a log of the operation of the earth drilling device (1).
31. 31. System according to one of the embodiments 20 to 30, characterized in that a detection device (16) is provided which is designed to detect the drill rod (3) at the end (a) in the area of the earth drilling device (1) and/or (b) in the area of a target pit (17) of an earth bore to be created, and the detection device (16) has transmission means which are designed to transmit signals to the display device (6) and/or to the control device (4), the display device (6) and /or the control device (4) is designed to process the signals of the detection device (16) in such a way that that the signals are displayed for a user on the display device (6).
32. 32. System according to embodiment 31, characterized in that the detection device (16) is a camera, an area scanner and/or a movement scanner.
33. 33. A method for controlling an operation of an earth drilling device (1), comprising the step of: inputting at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device (1), in particular a parameter that starts drilling with the earth drilling device (1) or stops one with the drilling carried out in the earth drilling device (1), characterized in that the at least one parameter is entered by means of a remote control.
34. 34. Use of an earth drilling device (1) which has a control device (4) for operating the earth drilling device (1), wherein an input device (5) functionally coupled to the control device (4) for entering at least one parameter for operating the earth drilling device (1 ) is used, and the at least one parameter is in particular a parameter which causes drilling to start with the earth drilling device (1) or stopping of drilling carried out with the earth drilling device (1), characterized in that the input device (5) is a remote control is used.

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System comprising an earth drilling device (1) with a control device (4) for operating the earth drilling device (1), the system also having an input device (5) functionally coupled to the control device (4) for entering at least one parameter for operating the earth drilling device (1 ), in particular a parameter that starts drilling with the earth drilling device (1) or stops drilling carried out with the earth drilling device (1), characterized in that the input device (5) is designed as a remote control. System according to Claim 1, characterized in that the input device (5) is designed to use several radio bands for communication with the control device of the earth drilling device (1). System according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the input device (5) has a plurality of antennas (12). System according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the input device (5) has one element of a pair of connections which can interact mechanically and/or electrically with a further element of the pair of connections which is arranged on the earth drilling device (1). System according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a display device (6) for displaying at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device (1) is provided, which is designed in such a way that the display device (6) can optionally be connected to the input device ( 5) can be mechanically connected and/or the display device (6) can be mechanically connected to a coupling on the earth drilling device (1). System according to Claim 5, characterized in that the input device (5) has an inner contour which is adapted to the outer contour of the display device (6), and the input device (5) has the display device (6) at least partially along a section of the outer contour of the display device (6) surrounds. System according to one of Claims 5 to 6, characterized in that the display device (6) has a control unit which is designed for a context-sensitive display of information on the display device (6). System according to one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the display device (6) and the input device (5) are functionally connected in such a way that when an input is made at the input device (5), the input is displayed by means of the display device (6). System according to one of Claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the display device (6) is connected a) wirelessly or b) by cable to the control device (4) of the earth drilling device (1). System according to Claim 9, characterized in that the display device (6) is designed for wireless data exchange by means of WLAN. System according to one of Claims 5 to 10, characterized in that the input device (5) and the display device (6) have separate power supplies. System according to one of Claims 5 to 11, characterized in that the display device (6) has communication means for transmitting data and/or signals between the display device (6) and a locating system for the drill head. System according to one of Claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the display device (6) has a data output which is intended in particular for outputting a log of the operation of the earth drilling device (1). Method for controlling an operation of an earth drilling device (1), comprising the step of: inputting at least one parameter for the operation of the earth drilling device (1), in particular a parameter that initiates drilling with the earth drilling device (1) or stops drilling with the earth drilling device (1) carried out drilling, characterized in that the at least one parameter is entered by means of a remote control. Use of an earth drilling device (1) which has a control device (4) for operating the earth drilling device (1), wherein an input device (5) functionally coupled to the control device (4) is used for entering at least one parameter for operating the earth drilling device (1). and the at least one parameter is in particular a parameter that starts drilling with the earth drilling device (1) or stops drilling with the earth drilling device (1) effected drilling, characterized in that a remote control is used as the input device (5).

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