Omni-directional Vehicles with Height Adjustment for Uneven Floor Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Moving large rigid structures over uneven surfaces poses challenges due to induced unwanted loads, which can cause wear and damage, and existing solutions often require multiple specialized moving systems, increasing complexity and cost.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising omni-directional vehicles with height adjusting devices and load sensors, controlled by a communication network to maintain stable movement by compensating for floor unevenness and adjusting the load distribution, allowing for coordinated and flexible movement of large structures without inducing excessive stress.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If multiple movable supports are used to support large structures, then the structure can be supported at multiple locations, but the movable supports drift in unwanted directions due to floor unevenness, resulting in unstable motion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the support system adaptive and responsive to real-time conditions. Each movable support is equipped with sensors that detect floor unevenness, and the control system dynamically adjusts the position and height of each support to compensate for detected variations, maintaining stable motion despite the complexity of multiple supports
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback through sensors on each movable support that continuously monitor floor conditions and support positions. This feedback is processed by a control system that sends correction signals to adjust the supports, creating a closed-loop control mechanism that stabilizes the structure's motion by counteracting drift caused by floor unevenness
2Reliability
If dedicated moving systems are designed for each specific aircraft part, then the part can be moved precisely, but the cost and complexity of the manufacturing process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single multi-functional movable support system that can handle different aircraft parts through reconfiguration. The system uses standardized supports with adjustable parameters (height, position, load capacity) that can be adapted to various part geometries and weight distributions, eliminating the need for dedicated moving systems for each part type while maintaining movement precision
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by allowing the movable support system to adjust its operational parameters (such as support height, horizontal position, and load distribution) based on the specific aircraft part being moved. This flexibility enables a single system to precisely move different parts by changing its configuration rather than requiring separate dedicated systems for each part
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AI summary
Systems and methods for movement of objects are provided. One system includes a plurality of vehicles configured to support the object, wherein each of the vehicles includes omni-directional wheels and a height adjusting device. The system also includes a control system in communication with the plurality of vehicles, wherein the control system is configured to transmit a signal to the plurality of vehicles instructing the plurality of vehicles to move the object in a predetermined direction along the floor. Each of the plurality of vehicles is configured to adjust at least one of a direction of movement using the omni-directional wheels or a height at which the object is supported while moving the part in the predetermined direction using the height adjusting device.