CONNECTING MECHANISM USING SPHERICAL FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR SPHERICAL ROBOTS AND SPHERICAL ROBOTS INCLUDE THIS MECHANISM

Abstract

The invention describes a connecting mechanism used to assemble a spherical frame for a spherical robot and a spherical frame for a spherical robot using this connecting mechanism. More specifically, the spherical frame assembled according to this invention consists of the first main component, the connecting mechanism (100) comprising the upper half (101) assembled with the lower half (102); and the second main component, the connecting rod (201). In which, each connecting mechanism (100) is connected to three connecting rods (201), which are fastened with M4 screws through a threaded joint (130). When all connecting mechanisms are connected to the connecting rods, the spherical frame has a pentagonal mesh alternating with a hexagonal mesh. The spherical frame is used in the spherical robot. Not only does it simply provide protection, the spherical frame combined with two rotating rings creates a rolling or rotating motion for the spherical robot based on the roundness of the spherical surface; overcoming the negative effects of previously published spherical frame solutions.Meanwhile, it ensures convenience in manufacturing and assembly, as well as mass production on an industrial scale.