Memory-alloy-based quick-changing connector for reconfigurable manipulator

Abstract

The invention discloses a memory-alloy-based quick-changing connector for a reconfigurable manipulator and belongs to the technical field of robots. The memory-alloy-based quick-changing connector forthe reconfigurable manipulator comprises a connector male end and a connector female end which are matched with each other. The connector male end comprises a male end main body, a plug support, a plug, a first locking ring and a locking sliding block. Memory alloy drives the locking sliding block to move in the axial direction of the male end main body. The connector female end comprises a female end main body, a socket and a second locking ring. The first locking ring is provided with a through hole internally provided with a steel ball. The locking sliding block is provided with a first inclined part abutting against the steel ball. The position, corresponding to the through hole, of the second locking ring is provided with a locking groove. The locking sliding block can drive the first inclined part to abut against the steel ball to achieve movement, and thus butt joint or separation is achieved. The memory-alloy-based quick-changing connector for the reconfigurable manipulator issimple in structure, and butt joint or separation operation of the connector is very convenient.

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technical field [0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of robots, and in particular relates to a quick-change interface of a reconfigurable mechanical arm based on a memory alloy. Background technique [0002] The development of robot technology has made the ability of robots continuously improved, and the fields and scope of robot applications are constantly expanding. People hope that robots can complete more complex tasks. Robots can easily be reprogrammed to perform many different tasks, but the range of tasks a robot can perform is limited by its own mechanics. For a given task, the optimal structure of the robot can be selected according to the task requirements. For example, painting or welding operations generally use a manipulator with a vertical joint structure, while for high-precision desktop precision assembly operations, a manipulator with a horizontal SCARA structure is used. For some unpredictable tasks or changing tasks, it is impossible to cho...

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[0004] The key research object of the reconfigurable robot is the design of the quick-change interface, but there are not many studies on the quick-change interface of the existing reconfigurable robot. The structure of the quick-change interface is often very complicated and the application is very inconvenient. Therefore, it needs to be improved.

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