Modular Self-Moving Platform With Swappable Functional Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Self-moving devices face challenges with high costs for functional modules, limited user demand, frequent machine upgrades, and complex management due to various working environments and user requirements, leading to the need for customizable and modular solutions.
Innovation Solution
A self-moving device design featuring a housing with primary and secondary cavities, allowing for the selective mounting of different functional modules via matching interfaces, enabling the connection of various modules such as sensing, communication, and working modules, and a control module that modifies its operation based on detected modules to perform specific functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If functional modules are configured for self-moving devices to improve performance, then device functionality is enhanced, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into a base unit and separate functional modules that can be independently manufactured and then combined. The base unit contains the moving module and primary working module, while functional modules (sensing, communication, etc.) are separate components that attach to the base unit through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
A universal base unit is designed with standardized mounting interfaces that can accommodate multiple types of functional modules. This allows a single base unit to serve multiple functions by simply changing or adding modules, rather than manufacturing different complete devices for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If machines are renewed with new functional modules to meet user demands, then device performance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the device into a standardized base unit and interchangeable modules, the system simplifies management. Instead of tracking multiple complete machine models, manufacturers only need to manage the base unit design and a catalog of compatible functional modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The device configuration becomes dynamic rather than static. Users can add, remove, or swap functional modules based on changing needs, and the control module automatically adapts its operation based on which modules are present, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration or complex model tracking.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple models of machines are produced to meet different user demands, then user requirements are satisfied, but production complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal base unit model is produced that can accommodate multiple types of functional modules. This eliminates the need to manufacture and manage multiple complete machine models, as the same base unit can be configured for different applications by attaching appropriate modules.
Solution Approach 2:
The product line is segmented into one standardized base unit and a family of interchangeable functional modules. This segmentation allows manufacturers to produce the base unit in large volumes for economies of scale, while offering variety through the modular components that can be attached as needed.
4Adaptability or versatility
If functional modules are integrated into machine design, then device capability is enhanced, but machine service life is limited
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the long-lived base unit from the functional modules, the system allows the base unit to remain in service indefinitely while only the modules are replaced or upgraded. This extends the overall service life of the device, as the core structure and control system can be maintained while adapting to new requirements through module swaps.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a self-moving device, including: a housing, in which a primary cavity is formed; a moving module, mounted on the housing, and configured to actuate the self-moving device to move; a primary working module, mounted on the housing, and configured to perform a work task; a control module, including a main control board, and configured to control the moving module to actuate the self-moving device to move, and control the primary working module to perform the work task, where: the main control board is disposed in the primary cavity, where at least one secondary cavity is further formed in the housing; the secondary cavity is configured to mount at least one functional module different from the moving module and the primary working module; and the self-moving device includes at least one first interface corresponding to the secondary cavity and capable of connecting to a second interface of the functional module, and the first interface is connected to the second interface, so that the functional module is mounted to the secondary cavity.