Autonomous Rolling Arrangements for Space-Saving Device Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for moving devices like furniture and movable walls are not efficient in autonomously rearranging multiple objects in a room without requiring additional space or complex external robot coordination.
Innovation Solution
A rolling arrangement integrated into devices, featuring a partly hollow housing with a rolling element, wireless receiver, control device, position acquisition means, driving mechanism, and power supply, allowing autonomous movement based on wireless control signals and position data, enabling self-driven movement from one position to another.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a rolling device with wireless control is used to move devices autonomously, then the extent of automation is improved, but the device complexity increases due to integration of wireless receiver, control device, position means, driving means, and power supply
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional components (wireless receiver, control device, position means, driving means, and power supply) into a single integrated rolling arrangement that attaches to the device to be moved. This merging approach enables autonomous movement capability while consolidating complexity into a unified system rather than requiring separate coordinated systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The rolling arrangement is equipped with its own power supply, control device, and position means, enabling it to autonomously determine and execute movement from a first position to a second position without requiring external robot coordination or additional space for external manipulating devices. The system serves itself by independently acquiring position data and controlling its own movement.
2Productivity
If multiple external robots are used to manipulate and move objects, then the productivity of moving multiple objects is improved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
Each device to be moved is equipped with its own rolling arrangement containing autonomous control capabilities, position means, and driving means. This eliminates the need for external robot coordination systems and reduces the complexity of manipulating multiple objects, as each object independently determines and executes its own movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the control and movement functionality from external robot systems and relocates it directly onto the devices to be moved. By integrating the rolling arrangement with wireless receiver, control device, and driving means into each device, the system removes the complexity of external coordination while maintaining the capability to move multiple objects efficiently.
3Ease of operation
If passive rolling devices are used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the extent of automation deteriorates as manual guidance is still required
Solution Approach 1:
The rolling arrangement incorporates position means (such as GPS, RFID, or other positioning systems) and a control device that automatically determines the current position and executes movement to the desired position without requiring manual guidance. The system independently acquires position data, processes movement instructions, and controls the driving means to achieve autonomous movement while maintaining operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical guidance with an automated system combining wireless communication, electronic position sensing, and computer-controlled driving mechanisms. The wireless receiver receives movement instructions, the control device processes position data and control algorithms, and the driving means executes precise movement, substituting manual operation with automated electronic-mechanical integration.
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AI summary
A rolling arrangement 10, system and method for autonomously moving the device from a first position to a second position along a surface. This is made possible by arranging the following devices in the rolling arrangement 10: a wireless receiver, a control device, position acquiring means, driving means for driving a rolling element 20, and power supply providing power to the electronic devices.