Adaptive Container Grasp Structure With Spring-Loaded Clamp Spacing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current automated equipment struggles to grasp containers of different sizes without high precision design and control, leading to increased manufacturing and operating costs.
Innovation Solution
A grasp device with a main body, first structure member, and moving member that adjusts the space between them to accommodate containers of varying sizes, using a spring mechanism for flexible grasping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If high-precision design and control are used to grasp containers of different sizes, then grasping precision is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly incorporates a movable clamp member that can dynamically adjust its position along the guide rail to accommodate different container sizes. The spring mechanism provides dynamic force adjustment, allowing the clamp to adapt to various container dimensions without requiring high-precision control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes the spatial parameter (distance between clamp members) to adapt to different container sizes. By adjusting the position of the movable clamp member along the guide rail, the system modifies the grasping parameters to fit various container dimensions while maintaining simple device architecture
2Manufacturing precision
If high-precision control is implemented to grasp containers of different sizes, then grasping accuracy is improved, but operating costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism automatically adjusts the grasping force and clamp position based on the container size, eliminating the need for complex control systems and high-precision actuators. The system serves itself by using elastic deformation to achieve adaptive grasping, reducing operating costs while maintaining grasping accuracy
3Adaptability or versatility
If the same machine is used for containers of different sizes, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp assembly is designed as a universal grasping mechanism that can handle multiple container sizes through the adjustable movable clamp member. The simple structure with guide rail and spring mechanism provides multi-functionality without increasing device complexity, allowing the same machine to grasp various container types
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the grasping of containers of different sizes efficiently, reducing manufacturing complexity and costs while maintaining operational simplicity.
Implementation Method 1
A grasp device with a main body, first structure member, and moving member that adjusts the space between them to accommodate containers of varying sizes, using a spring mechanism for flexible grasping
Data Source
AI summary
A grasp device is used to grasp a container, and includes a main body, a first structure member and a moving member. The first structure member is fixed to the main body. The moving member is disposed on the main body. The first structure member and the moving member are used to contact a portion of the container. There is a first space between the moving member and the first structure member when the moving member is disposed at a first position. There is a second space between the moving member and the first structure member when the moving member is disposed at a second position, where a size of the second space is larger than a size of the first space.