Dual-Arm CPU Installation with Slot Retention for Precise Socketing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic component installation methods face challenges in achieving high accuracy and stability during installation in sockets due to the fragility of components like CPUs and the complexity of positioning and handling requirements.
Innovation Solution
An electronic component installation device and method utilizing a dual-arm robot with rotatable slots and a retainer system, controlled by a controller, to precisely install components in sockets with high accuracy and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If automated installation is implemented, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to the complexity of positioning and handling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The installation system is divided into separate functional modules: a positioning mechanism for precise socket location, a retainer for stable slot fixation, and a robot arm for component installation. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently, with the positioning mechanism ensuring high precision and the robot arm providing automated installation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
A retainer mechanism is introduced as an intermediary between the slot and the robot arm. The retainer securely holds the slot in a fixed position during installation, acting as a mediator that stabilizes the movable slot and enables precise automated installation without compromising positioning accuracy.
2Manufacturing precision
If high accuracy positioning is achieved, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to the number of tasks required
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions are merged into integrated mechanisms: the positioning mechanism combines slot location and fixation functions, while the retainer combines stabilization and positioning functions. This merging reduces the number of separate tasks and simplifies the overall system structure while maintaining high positioning accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The retainer mechanism serves multiple functions: it retains the slot in position, stabilizes the movable slot during installation, and works cooperatively with the robot arm. This multi-functionality reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for separate stabilization and positioning devices.
3Reliability
If careful handling is applied, then reliability is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to the time required for careful installation
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer mechanism provides self-service stabilization by automatically securing the slot in position during installation. This eliminates the need for manual careful handling while maintaining installation stability, allowing the robot arm to perform automated installation at high speed without compromising reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual careful handling is replaced with an automated robot arm system. The robot arm performs the installation operation automatically, while the retainer ensures stability during the process. This substitution maintains reliability through controlled automated operation while significantly improving productivity.
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AI summary
A robot includes a first robot arm, a second robot arm that retains a slot at a predetermined position, and a controller that controls the first robot arm. The controller causes the first robot arm to perform installation operation of installing a CPU in the slot. In the installation operation, the first robot arm installs the CPU in the slot retained by the second robot arm.