Ceiling Construction Robot With Integrated Tool Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for installing anchors in ceilings are time-consuming due to the repetitive process of drilling and inserting anchor bolts, require manual loading of anchor bolts, and are challenging to position accurately, especially in tight spaces.
Innovation Solution
A construction robot with a rotating sub-unit that mounts a drill, anchor bolt inserting equipment, and impact wrench, allowing these tools to be positioned interchangeably and automatically, with a loading unit for anchor bolt and nut assembly, and leveling units for precise placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If conventional separate equipment is used for drilling and anchor bolt insertion, then each tool can be simple in structure, but the installation time is excessively increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the drill, anchor bolt inserting equipment, and impact wrench into a single integrated construction robot system. The robotic arm assembly can switch between these different tools, allowing all operations to be performed by one automated system rather than multiple separate devices, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining operational simplicity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The construction robot is designed with multi-functionality, capable of performing drilling, anchor bolt insertion, and impact wrench operations through a single robotic arm assembly that can switch between different tools. This universal system replaces multiple specialized devices, improving productivity without significantly increasing overall system complexity.
2Ease of operation
If conventional equipment is used for ceiling work, then the device can be simple to operate, but exact position adjustment is much difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a targeting unit with imaging capabilities that provides feedback on the exact position and orientation of the robotic arm. This visual feedback system allows the operator to precisely control and adjust the position of the drill and other tools on the ceiling, achieving high measurement precision while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive visual guidance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical position adjustment with an automated robotic arm system controlled by a targeting unit. The robotic arm provides precise positional control through automated mechanisms rather than manual adjustment, achieving high position accuracy while maintaining ease of operation through remote or automated control.
3Device complexity
If manual loading of anchor bolts is used, then the equipment structure can be simple, but the operation becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automatic anchor bolt supply system that feeds anchor bolts to the robotic arm assembly without manual intervention. The system automatically loads anchor bolts into the anchor bolt inserting equipment, eliminating the time-consuming manual loading process while keeping the overall equipment structure relatively simple through automated mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent prepares anchor bolts in advance using a supply system that pre-positions and pre-lloads anchor bolts into the robotic arm assembly or nearby storage. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for manual loading during the actual installation process, reducing time loss while maintaining simple equipment structure through automated preparation.
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AI summary
A construction robot for a ceiling is provided. The construction robot includes: a robot base (100) having an upper plate (110); a targeting unit (200) on the upper plate (110), wherein the targeting unit (200) moves a robotic arm assembly (300) combined with the targeting unit (200), and wherein the robotic arm assembly (300) includes: a first robotic arm (310) where a drill (314) is mounted, wherein a first elevating unit (312) of the first robotic arm (310) is elevated or lowered according to information on the ceiling, a second robotic arm (320) where an anchor bolt inserting equipment (324) is mounted, wherein a second elevating unit (322) of the second robotic arm is elevated or lowered according to the information, and a third robotic arm (330) where an impact wrench (334) is mounted, wherein a third elevating unit (332) of the third robotic arm (330) is elevated or lowered likewise; and a loading unit (400) on the upper plate (110) or the targeting unit (220) for providing anchor bolt assemblies (430).