Robot system for placing and collecting building feet and similar objects
A mobile robot system with an internal storage unit and conveyor belt automates the placement and retrieval of construction feet, addressing health and time inefficiencies by minimizing manual labor and ensuring precise positioning.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-02
AI Technical Summary
The physical strain and lengthy setup time associated with manually carrying and positioning mobile safety fence support legs at construction sites and events lead to health issues and inefficiencies.
A mobile robot system equipped with an internal storage unit and conveyor belt for efficient placement and retrieval of heavy construction feet, utilizing AI for positioning and image processing for precise object handling, and integrated gripping tools to minimize manual labor.
Reduces physical strain and setup time by automating the placement and retrieval of construction feet, enhancing worker safety and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] Mobile safety fences serve to protect people, for example, at construction sites or events. These fences are positioned using support legs. Because of this, the support legs and similar objects have to be laboriously carried by people. This heavy physical strain can lead to health problems for the individuals setting up and dismantling the structures. Common issues include musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), tendon and ligament injuries, as well as fatigue and stress symptoms. Eliminating this physical strain would allow workers to work longer, more effectively, and with less strain on their health. Another problem is the lengthy setup time required by carrying individual components.
[0002] This invention relates to a mobile robot system that automatically and efficiently places heavy construction feet in their designated locations and then retrieves them. To avoid the need for the mobile robot to individually pick up each foot from storage, drive to the unloading point, and then place it properly, or collect it and return it to storage, the mobile robot is equipped with an internal storage unit. The robot itself fills and empties this internal storage unit. A storage unit is defined as the central storage area for the objects to be distributed.
[0003] Through the internal storage (see Fig. 5 No. 3) The vehicle of our robot system (see drawing) can take a shorter route to place the objects, as it does not always have to return to the storage area to pick up a new object. This internal storage area is a box for storing and transporting multiple objects. This is achieved via an internal conveyor belt (see Fig. 3 No. 2).
[0004] The robot is the starting point. It is equipped with various functions to relieve users of physical strain and save time. The position of the objects is determined by an algorithm (for example, using AI) and executed by the robot in the real world. This allows everything to be collected again later. Integrated image processing compensates for any subsequent changes in position.
[0005] The robot has various gripping tools (see Fig. 1 No. 1), so that it can grip various objects optimally. Once it has gripped the object securely, it can be stored in the robot or placed at the designated location. A discharge flap (see Fig. 5 No. 4) ensures the collection and delivery of the objects to be placed.
Claims
[] The invention is a mobile robot, characterized by : [1] Placement and collection robot function for grasping, moving, placing, and retrieving objects such as building feet and the like to the desired destination. [2] An internal storage unit for batch storage of the objects to be placed or picked up in order to minimize travel distances. [3] A waste detection function to collect the waste on the empty return journey and dispose of it at a central location. [4] A floor marking function to apply various information in the form of symbols or text.