Modular Robotic Frame with Pre-Laid Utilities for Fast Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotic systems face challenges in assembly and utility line installation due to the use of large-sized unified elements, requiring production line stoppages and labor-intensive on-site operations, which complicates flexibility and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A modular frame design comprising support modules with cavities and aligned holes, and beam-like modules with internal utility lines, allowing for flexible assembly and connection of utilities without stopping production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If large-sized unified elements are used for the frame, then structural strength and stability are improved, but transportability and assembly flexibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple modular elements including support columns, crossbars, and utility line modules that can be independently manufactured, transported, and assembled. This segmentation maintains structural strength through proper connection design while significantly improving transportability and assembly flexibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the frame is divided into smaller elements for easy mounting, then transportability and assembly flexibility are improved, but structural strength and stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are merged into integrated modular units. For example, support columns are combined with utility line routing capabilities, and crossbars integrate both structural and utility functions. This merging ensures that smaller elements maintain adequate structural strength while preserving assembly flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If utility lines are laid on-site after frame assembly, then adaptability to different configurations is improved, but installation time and labor costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Utility lines are pre-laid within modular frame elements during manufacturing before delivery to the installation site. This preliminary action significantly reduces on-site installation time and labor requirements while maintaining the ability to adapt to different configurations through modular assembly.
4Productivity
If utility lines are pre-laid in modules at the manufacturing plant, then installation time and labor costs are reduced, but complexity of ensuring operability increases
Solution Approach 1:
The modular frame elements are designed with universal interfaces and standardized utility line configurations that can be adapted to various robotic system requirements. This universality reduces system complexity despite pre-laid utilities, as the same modular elements can serve multiple functions and configurations.
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AI summary
A frame for supporting a robotic system includes various elements (or modules), particularly support modules with a cavity, where each support module is provided with holes at least in its upper part, and outputs for utilities are disposed within the cavity. A beam module is provided with holes and configured such that processing equipment can be mounted thereon. The support modules are connected to each other by means of the beam module such that the holes in the support modules are aligned with the end holes in the beam module, and the utility lines of the beam module are connected to outputs of the support modules. The configuration thereof provides effective integration and assembly of the supporting frame for a robotic system at a manufacturing site, for instance, without stopping production.