Optical Platform Grip Layout for Stable Transport and Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Transporting and setting steel robot platforms can be hazardous due to unstable work orientation and the risk of damage from concentrated mass or unexpected forces, as existing solutions require dedicated jigs for stability.
Innovation Solution
A platform apparatus with rotatable drivers and grips positioned orthogonally to each other, allowing for safe transportation and easy setup by distributing the weight and maintaining a low center of gravity, thereby stabilizing the platform during handling and use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the platform is transported by gripping the end, then the user can hold the platform, but the entire mass concentrates on the driver causing damage risk
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is divided into two separate grip locations positioned at opposite ends of the platform body. This segmentation distributes the holding points, allowing the user to grip at multiple locations rather than concentrating force at a single end point, thereby reducing the risk of structural damage from concentrated mass.
2Ease of operation
If the platform is transported by gripping the end, then the user can hold the platform, but unexpected force may be applied damaging the internal structure
Solution Approach 1:
By providing two grip locations at opposite ends of the platform, the structure distributes applied forces across multiple attachment points. This prevents unexpected concentrated forces from being applied to a single location, protecting the internal structure from damage during transportation.
3Ease of operation
If the platform is transported by gripping the end, then the user can hold the platform, but the platform may drop during transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The platform provides two grip locations positioned at opposite ends, creating a more stable gripping configuration. This segmentation allows the user to distribute their grip force across two points, improving control and preventing the platform from dropping during transportation.
4Stability of the object's composition
If a dedicated jig is used to make stable the work orientation, then the work orientation becomes stable, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the need for a dedicated jig by integrating the stabilization function directly into the platform structure. The two grip locations are built-in features of the platform itself, allowing users to achieve stable work orientation without requiring external dedicated jigs or fixtures.
5Stability of the object's composition
If the drivers are positioned on one side of the plane, then the center of gravity is lowered, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first and second drivers are intentionally positioned asymmetrically on one side of the reference plane, creating an uneven distribution that lowers the center of gravity. This asymmetric arrangement provides inherent stability to the platform without requiring complex additional stabilization mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A platform apparatus includes a first unit that includes a first driver and is rotatable around a first axis by a driving force of the first driver, a second unit that includes a second driver and rotates a holder configured to hold an optical apparatus by a driving force of the second driver around a second axis orthogonal to the first axis, a first grip, and a second grip. The first and second drivers are located on one side of a plane that is orthogonal to a plane that includes the first axis and the second axis, and includes an imaginary line that connects the first grip and the second grip to each other.