Moving Body Compact Profile via Horizontal Component Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing moving bodies designed for traveling surfaces lack a compact configuration that allows for the reduction of housing dimensions perpendicular to the surface, as they typically house both travel and elevation motors and batteries without sufficient dimension reduction.
Innovation Solution
A moving body design featuring a traction motor and battery arranged at different positions perpendicular to the traveling surface, allowing for non-overlapping placement and reduced housing dimensions, along with an elevator mechanism for burden handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the housing houses both travel motor and elevation motor along with battery, then the moving body can perform traveling and burden elevation functions, but the dimension of housing in perpendicular direction cannot be reduced sufficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by arranging components in the horizontal plane rather than stacking them vertically. The traction motor and battery are positioned at different horizontal locations, allowing the housing to maintain all necessary functions while reducing the perpendicular dimension.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the housing into different functional zones: a first housing portion contains the traction motor, a second housing portion contains the battery, and a third housing portion contains the elevation motor. This spatial segmentation allows each component to be placed in its optimal location without increasing the overall perpendicular dimension.
2Length of stationary object
If the traction motor and battery are arranged at different positions when viewed perpendicularly to the traveling surface, then the housing dimension perpendicular to the traveling surface is reduced, but the layout complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves layout complexity by utilizing the horizontal dimension for component arrangement. By viewing the arrangement from above (perpendicular to the traveling surface), the traction motor and battery are positioned in different locations without overlapping, which simplifies the vertical stacking requirement while maintaining functional integration.
3Length of stationary object
If the moving body reduces its perpendicular dimension, then it can navigate under burdens and achieve compact profile, but the space for housing components is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent compensates for reduced vertical space by utilizing horizontal space for component arrangement. The traction motor, battery, and elevation motor are distributed across different horizontal positions within the housing, allowing adequate component volume while maintaining a compact perpendicular dimension.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is segmented into multiple portions that can be optimally configured. The first, second, and third housing portions are strategically located to accommodate different components with minimal interference, maximizing the use of available internal volume while maintaining reduced overall dimensions.
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
Enables the moving body to travel efficiently while maintaining a compact profile, allowing it to navigate under burdens and reduce its perpendicular dimension, enhancing its ability to carry loads effectively.
Implementation Method 1
a traction motor (220), and a battery (92). The traction motor (220) allows the housing (7) to travel along a traveling surface (100). The battery (92) supplies electric power to the driving motor (220).
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AI summary
A moving body includes a housing, a traction motor, a plurality of elevator motors and a battery. The traction motor allows the housing to travel along a traveling surface. The plurality of elevator motors actuates an elevator unit, the elevator unit being configured to be elevated and lowered with respect to the traveling surface. The battery supplies electric power to the traction motor and the plurality of elevator motors. In the moving body, the plurality of elevator motors, the traction motor, and the battery are distributed when viewed perpendicularly to the traveling surface. The moving body further comprises at least one driving wheel to support the housing on the traveling surface. The plurality of elevator motors, the traction motor, and the battery fall, in a direction perpendicular to the traveling surface, within a range defined by a diameter of the at least one driving wheel.