Batch Pose Parameter Updates for Production Line Kinematic Pairs

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing virtual commissioning process for kinematic pairs in production lines is complex and error-prone, especially when dealing with a large number of kinematic pairs, which affects efficiency and increases the risk of missing or incorrect pose parameter settings.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that acquire and modify pose parameters of kinematic pairs uniformly across multiple devices using kinematic pair driver software, providing a unified interface for users to control devices and ensuring correct input formats, thereby improving the efficiency of parameter setting and reducing errors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If pose parameters of multiple kinematic pairs are set sequentially in the virtual commissioning process, then each parameter can be configured individually, but the process becomes complex and error-prone, significantly reducing commissioning efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of parameter settingVSAvoidcommissioning efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the parameter setting operations for multiple kinematic pairs into a single batch operation. The system allows users to select multiple kinematic pairs and modify their pose parameters simultaneously through one unified interface, rather than requiring sequential configuration of each pair individually. This combining approach directly resolves the contradiction by maintaining operational simplicity while dramatically improving commissioning efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal parameter modification interface that can handle different types of kinematic pairs (rotational, translational, spherical) through a single unified operation. The system provides multi-functional capabilities to modify various pose parameters (position, orientation, rotation angles) across diverse kinematic pair types using the same batch modification mechanism, thereby simplifying operations without sacrificing versatility.

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

2Reliability

If sequential parameter setting is used for each kinematic pair, then detailed control over each parameter is achieved, but the complexity of the commissioning process increases and errors become more likely

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of parameter settingVSAvoidcomplexity of commissioning process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary batch modification interface that mediates between the user and the multiple kinematic pairs. This intermediary layer allows users to select multiple targets and apply parameter changes uniformly, reducing the complexity of directly managing each kinematic pair individually while maintaining reliability through standardized modification procedures and validation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter change propagation that allows a single parameter modification command to be applied across multiple kinematic pairs simultaneously. The system maintains parameter consistency by applying the same modification rules uniformly to all selected kinematic pairs, thereby reducing complexity while ensuring accuracy through standardized parameter transformation and validation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4369242A1Method and device for modifying parameter of kinematic pair, and production line system
Publication Date: 2024.05.15 CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) LIMITED
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AI summary

The embodiment of the present application provides a method for modifying parameters of kinematic pairs. The method includes: acquiring a first parameter modification command used for performing instruction to modify a value of a first pose of first kinematic pairs; determining a plurality of first devices in a plurality of devices according to the first parameter modification command, where, the plurality of devices are configured to have kinematic pair driver software, and the plurality of first devices are a plurality of devices including the first kinematic pairs; acquiring a second parameter modification command including a target value of the first pose of the first kinematic pairs; and invoking the kinematic pair driver software of the plurality of first devices according to the second parameter modification command so as to update the value of the first pose of the plurality of first kinematic pairs into the target value of the first pose. Through the above method, the efficiency of modifying the parameters of the kinematic pairs can be improved. The present application further provides an apparatus for modifying parameters of kinematic pairs, a computer-readable storage medium and a production line system to realize the above method.