Parallel Robot Base Casing Communication Hole Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
In transfer systems using parallel robots, routing piping and wiring to the end unit is complex due to the presence of a frame or ceiling board, often requiring drilling, which complicates the process and may lead to obstructions.
Innovation Solution
A communication hole is formed in the base casing, facing the end unit, allowing piping and wiring to be routed directly through it, eliminating the need for complex routing and potential obstructions, and facilitating easier installation and maintenance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If piping and wiring are routed via the surroundings of the base casing to avoid the frame or ceiling board, then the routing avoids structural obstructions, but the route becomes complex and requires drilling into the ceiling board
Solution Approach 1:
The base casing is divided into an upper casing and a lower casing with a communication hole formed between them. This segmentation allows piping and wiring to be routed through the communication hole in a straight line, avoiding the complex routing path that would otherwise be required around the frame or ceiling board structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication hole acts as an intermediary passage between the upper and lower casings. It provides a dedicated channel for piping and wiring to pass through the base casing structure directly, eliminating the need to route around external frames or drill into ceiling boards.
2Device complexity
If piping and wiring are routed through the ceiling board, then the route is simplified, but drilling into the ceiling board is required which complicates the process
Solution Approach 1:
The base casing is segmented into upper and lower parts with a communication hole formed between them. This allows piping and wiring to be routed through the communication hole without drilling into the ceiling board, maintaining a simple routing path while avoiding complex installation procedures.
3Ease of manufacture
If the base casing is designed with a communication hole facing the end unit, then piping and wiring can be routed directly, but the base casing structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The base casing is divided into an upper casing and a lower casing. The communication hole is formed as part of this segmented structure, allowing direct routing of piping and wiring while distributing the structural complexity across two separate components rather than one complex monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication hole serves multiple functions: it provides structural connection between the upper and lower casings, and simultaneously serves as a passage for piping and wiring. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, offsetting the added complexity.
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AI summary
A parallel robot 1 includes a base casing 11, a plurality of arms 20, and an end unit 30. The base casing 11 contains a plurality of actuators 12. Each of the arms 20 is coupled to one of the actuators 12. The end unit 30 is coupled to the plurality of arms 20. A communication hole 11c for allowing piping and/or wiring to continue is formed in the base casing 11 at its side facing the end unit 30.