Multifunctional robotic device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power tools for lawn mowing, sweeping, and polishing require multiple devices, leading to high maintenance costs and space requirements, as these tasks are periodic and often performed simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional robotic device with interchangeable mowing, sweeping, and polishing units, driven by a single power unit and energy source, allowing for seamless switching between functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate power tools are purchased for different tasks (mowing, sweeping, polishing), then each task can be performed with a dedicated device, but maintenance costs increase and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic device integrates multiple working units (mowing unit with cutting blade, sweeping unit with sweeping brush, polishing unit with polishing pad) that can be interchangeably mounted on a single robotic platform. This allows one device to perform multiple functions that previously required separate tools, directly resolving the contradiction between functional versatility and system complexity by consolidating multiple specialized devices into a single multi-functional system
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate power tools are purchased for different tasks, then each task can be performed with a dedicated device, but the cost of purchasing and maintaining multiple devices increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate power tools (mower, sweeper, polisher) into a single integrated robotic device. The robotic platform shares common components including power source, control system, and base structure, while allowing interchangeable working units. This merging approach reduces the total number of devices from three separate tools to one multi-functional device, directly addressing the contradiction between functional versatility and quantity of devices
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate power tools are purchased for different tasks, then each task can be performed with a dedicated device, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a single robotic device that can perform mowing, sweeping, and polishing functions through interchangeable working units, the patent eliminates the need to store multiple separate devices. The unified design with common structural elements and shared components significantly reduces the storage footprint compared to maintaining three separate power tools, directly resolving the contradiction between functional versatility and storage space requirements
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AI summary
The application provides a multifunctional robotic device comprising a body (1), an energy unit installed in the body (1), a power unit powered by the energy unit, the power unit comprising an output shaft wherein the output shaft is located at the lower part of the body (1) and exposed from the body (1), and at least two working units (2), the working unit (2) is detachably connected to output shaft of the power unit and driven by the power unit.