Multi-Level Transfer Robot Shelf and Lifted Handling Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current handling robots are limited in their ability to transport a large quantity of materials at once.

Innovation Solution

A handling robot design featuring a mobile chassis with a storage shelf comprising layered plates at different heights, a handling device, and a lift component, along with a shock absorber mechanism to stabilize movement and a braking system to control lifting, enabling efficient handling of multiple materials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If a single-layer storage structure is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the quantity of materials that can be transported is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantity of materialsVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a single-layer storage structure to a multi-layer storage shelf with plates distributed at different heights. This vertical dimensionality change allows the robot to transport multiple materials simultaneously across different levels, significantly increasing the quantity of materials without proportionally increasing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The storage shelf is divided into multiple independent plates at different heights, each capable of holding separate materials. This segmentation allows the robot to handle multiple materials in parallel, improving transport capacity while maintaining modular simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the handling device operates at fixed height, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different storage positions is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different storage positionsVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The handling device is equipped with a lift component that enables dynamic height adjustment. The lift component can drive the handling device to lift relative to the storage shelf, allowing the handling assembly to reach plates at different heights. This dynamic capability provides adaptability to various storage positions without requiring multiple fixed-height handling devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Stability of the object's composition

If the driving wheel is fixed to the hinge bracket, then the structure is simplified, but the stability during movement is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability during movementVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The driving wheel is made rotatable relative to the hinge bracket rather than being fixed. This dynamic configuration allows the driving wheel to adapt to uneven surfaces and movement variations, improving stability during robot operation. The rotation capability enables the wheel to self-adjust to terrain variations without requiring complex suspension systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 design allows for the handling robot to load a large quantity of materials efficiently, enhancing the capacity and stability of material handling operations.

Implementation Method 1

the shock absorber is configured to reduce vibration transmitted to the base via the hinge bracket

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration absorption: Damping

Data Source

PatentEP3919411B1Transfer robot
Publication Date: 2025.12.24 HAI ROBOTICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A handling robot (100), which relates to the field of warehouse logistics, comprises: a mobile chassis (10); a storage shelf (20) mounted to the mobile chassis, the storage shelf (20) comprising a plurality of layered plate components (21) distributed at different heights, each layered plate component (21) comprising a layered plate (210) for placing materials; a handling device (40), comprising a handling assembly (42), the handling assembly (42) being configured to handle a material to a layered plate (210) at the same height as the handling assembly (42), or to handle a material out of a layered plate (210) at the same height as the handling assembly (42); and a lift component (30), configured to drive the handling device (40) to lift relative to the storage shelf (20) so that the handling assembly (42) is at the same height as one layered plate (210). By configuring the storage shelf, it can be realized that the handling robot can load a large quantity of materials.