Modular Robotic Cell Assembly for Fast Relocation and Setup

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing robotic cells are expensive, time-consuming to install, and difficult to adapt to changes in warehouse layouts or product types, making them less attractive for routine tasks on low-throughput production lines or new product testing.

Innovation Solution

A modular robotic cell assembly comprising a transport and storage container with a robotic cell containing a robot support and transport frame, a casing, a control unit, and connector ports, allowing for easy installation and relocation by forklift, with pre-installed cables and a compact storage configuration for efficient transportation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional robotic cells are designed for specific tasks, then they can perform specialized functions reliably, but they become difficult and time-consuming to adapt to changes in warehouse layouts or product types

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to warehouse layout changesVSAvoidcomplexity of retrofitting and installation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The robotic cell is divided into modular components including a robot support and transport frame, a movable casing, and detachable connector ports. This segmentation allows individual modules to be reconfigured or replaced without affecting the entire system, enabling easy adaptation to different warehouse layouts and product types while maintaining operational reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The robot support and transport frame serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the robot, acts as a transport platform for relocation, and includes integrated connector ports for utilities. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, simplifying adaptation to various applications and reducing retrofitting complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If robotic cells are customized for specific production lines, then they can optimize performance for those tasks, but acquiring and installing them becomes expensive and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational reliability for specific tasksVSAvoidtime for design, manufacture, and commissioning

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The robotic cell components are pre-configured with integrated connector ports and pre-installed cable connections during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site wiring and configuration during installation, allowing rapid deployment while maintaining task-specific optimization. The pre-assembled modules can be directly installed and commissioned much faster than traditional custom-built systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional robotic cells are installed permanently in fixed locations, then they can maintain stable operations, but they cannot be easily relocated or repositioned when warehouse layouts change

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverelocatability of robotic cellVSAvoidease of installation and relocation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The robotic cell is designed with dynamic characteristics through its movable casing and transport frame configuration. The casing can be moved along the transport frame, and the entire assembly can be relocated using forklifts through integrated forklift-fork receiving channels. This dynamic design enables the system to transition between fixed operational positions and relocation modes, providing both operational stability and adaptability to layout changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If robotic cells include all necessary components integrated, then they can function independently, but they become difficult and expensive to transport and store when not in use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational readinessVSAvoidvolume for transportation and storage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The robotic cell components are designed to nest within each other during transport and storage. The casing can be positioned to contain or overlap with the robot support frame, and connector ports are integrated into the frame structure rather than being separate components. This nested configuration significantly reduces the volume required for transportation and storage while maintaining all necessary components for operational readiness when deployed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS20250376326A1Robotic cell assembly, robotic cell, and methods

Publication Date: 2025.12.11 PREMIER TECH TECH LTD

AI summary

There is provided a robotic cell and a robotic cell assembly. The robotic cell includes: a robot support and transport frame, a casing mounted to the frame and defining a control chamber, a control unit and an electric panel contained in the control chamber, a robot base mounted to the frame and a robot mounted to the robot base and operatively connected to the control unit, and at least one connector port in communication with at least one of the robot, the control unit, and the electric panel. The robotic cell assembly can further include a transport and storage container defining a storage space and the robotic cell is contained in the storage space. There is also provided a method for storing and transporting the robotic cell and a method for displacing the robotic cell.