Autonomous Mobile Carrier With Adjustable Platform Height

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing flat boards used for transporting multiple objects are inflexible, require fixed docking sites, and have non-adjustable height, leading to reduced transportation efficiency and difficulty in maintenance.

Innovation Solution

An autonomous mobile machine comprising a mobile carrier with a frame, platform, and wheel assemblies, equipped with sensors and telescoping components for adjustable height and flexible movement, allowing for efficient transportation and maintenance of multiple objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If fixed docking sites and non-adjustable height flat boards are used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but transportation efficiency and flexibility deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransportation efficiencyVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing an adjustable height mechanism with telescoping components that allow the platform to change its vertical position. This dynamic structure enables the flat board to adapt to different docking heights and transportation requirements, thereby improving transportation efficiency without requiring fixed docking sites. The telescoping components can extend or retract to match various height levels, making the system flexible rather than static.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs parameter changes by modifying the height parameter of the platform through telescoping components. By changing the height parameter dynamically, the system can accommodate different transportation scenarios and docking requirements. This parameter adjustment capability transforms the rigid structure into a flexible one that can optimize transportation efficiency for various conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed docking sites are required, then operational simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different locations deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocation adaptabilityVSAvoidoperational simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The dynamic height adjustment capability allows the platform to adapt to different locations and docking points without requiring fixed docking infrastructure. The telescoping components enable the system to reach various height levels at different locations, providing location adaptability while maintaining relatively simple operation through automated or manual height control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustable height mechanism provides multi-functionality by enabling the platform to operate at various locations with different height requirements. Instead of requiring specific fixed docking sites, the universal height adjustment capability allows the system to function across multiple locations, enhancing location adaptability while keeping operational procedures straightforward.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of repair

If non-adjustable height flat boards are used, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of maintenance and object handling deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemaintenance accessibilityVSAvoidmechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The telescoping height adjustment mechanism improves maintenance accessibility by allowing the platform to be raised or lowered to convenient heights for workers. This dynamic height control enables easy access to different parts of the system for inspection and repair, while the modular nature of the telescoping components keeps the added complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The height adjustment system is divided into segmented telescoping components that can be independently controlled and maintained. This segmentation allows workers to access specific sections for maintenance without affecting the entire structure, improving ease of repair while the modular design keeps the overall mechanism complexity relatively low.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12466656B1Autonomous mobile machine, method for controlling autonomous mobile machine, and controller
Publication Date: 2025.11.11 VISIONNAV ROBOTICS USA INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a mobile vehicle, comprising: a main body, comprising a plurality of regions; a plurality of wheel assemblies, arranged around the main body; a transportation component, configured to transport cargoes, wherein the transportation component comprises a plurality of sub-assemblies arranged in corresponding regions of the plurality of regions; and a first sensor, disposed on one side of the main body, wherein the mobile vehicle controls movement of the mobile vehicle at least partially based on data of the first sensor.