Handling Device Planar Drive Orientation Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing handling devices and procedures are limited by the inability of the holding element to perform rotational movements relative to the handling element, restricting the movement options and functional capabilities of the devices.
Innovation Solution
A handling device with a handling unit that includes a handling element and a movable holding element, equipped with an orientation unit that allows for adjustable angular orientation between the handling element and the holding element through a torque transfer element, such as a cardan shaft or flexible bending shaft, and a planar drive unit to facilitate these movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the holding element is mounted to perform only translational movements relative to the handling element, then the structure is simple, but the movement possibilities and functional range are limited
Solution Approach 1:
A torque transmission element (cardan shaft or flexible shaft) is introduced as an intermediary component between the adjustment element and the holding element. This mediator enables rotational torque transmission while maintaining structural integrity and accommodating angular misalignments, thus adding rotational capability without excessively complicating the overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding element's mounting is changed from a fixed translational configuration to a dynamic configuration that allows both translational and rotational movements. The cardan shaft or flexible shaft provides dynamic torque transmission that adapts to angular changes, enabling the holding element to perform compound movements (translation + rotation) relative to the handling element.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the holding element cannot receive torque for rotation, then the structure remains simple, but the functional range is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The torque transmission element serves as a specialized intermediary that couples the adjustment element's rotational movement to the holding element. This intermediary component (cardan shaft or flexible shaft) is specifically designed to transmit torque while accommodating angular deviations, thus enabling rotational functionality with minimal added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
When a flexible shaft is used as the torque transmission element, it utilizes a flexible, elastically bendable structure to transmit torque. This flexible shaft can bend and deform elastically to accommodate angular misalignments between the adjustment element and holding element, providing rotational capability without requiring complex rigid mechanical linkages.
3Adaptability or versatility
If only translational movement is allowed, then manufacturing is easier, but product handling flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cardan shaft or flexible shaft acts as a pre-manufactured intermediary component that simplifies the overall manufacturing process. Rather than designing complex custom mechanisms for rotational movement, the invention uses standardized torque transmission elements that can be independently manufactured and then integrated into the handling device assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting configuration is designed to accommodate dynamic movements (both translational and rotational) through the use of flexible or cardan joint mechanisms. These dynamic mounting solutions are manufactured as modular sub-assemblies that can be integrated into the overall device, reducing the complexity of manufacturing the complete movable mounting system from scratch.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables the handling device to transmit torque to the holding element, allowing for rotational movements and enhancing the flexibility and range of functions in handling and transporting products.
Implementation Method 1
the orientation unit has at least one torque transmission element which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the adjusting element
Implementation Method 2
the torque transmission element is designed as a cardan shaft or as a flexible, in particular elastically bendable, shaft
Implementation Method 3
the torque transmission element is designed as a flexible, in particular elastically bendable, shaft
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AI summary
The invention relates to a handling device (10a; 10b; 10c) for handling products, comprising at least one handling unit (52a; 52b; 52c) which has at least one handling element (12a; 12b; 12c) and at least one holding element (14a; 14b; 14c) which is movably mounted relative to the handling element (12a; 12b; 12c), wherein the handling unit (52a; 52b; 52c) comprises an orientation unit (16a; 16b; 16c) by means of which an angular orientation between the handling element (12a; 12b; 12c) and the holding element (14a; 14b; 14c) can be adjusted, wherein the orientation unit (16a; 16b; 16c) comprises at least one adjustment element (18a; 18b; 18c) wherein the angular orientation between the handling element (12a; 12b; 12c) and the holding element (14a; 14b; 14c) can be adjusted by moving the adjusting element (18a; 18b; 18c) relative to the handling element (12a; 12b; 12c).It is proposed that the handling device (10a; 10b; 10c) comprises a drive unit (20a; 20b; 20c) designed as a planar drive to a drive of the adjusting element (18a; 18b; 18c).