Pivotable Protective Cover for Construction Robot Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage systems with protective covers are cumbersome for construction robots to access, often requiring additional manipulators or complex actuation mechanisms, leading to increased costs and potential errors in accessing storage locations.
Innovation Solution
A storage system with a pivotable protective cover actuated by a mechanical or electromechanical actuator, allowing the construction robot's manipulator to directly access the storage space without external assistance, and featuring a control contour for mechanical pivoting and a blocking element for secure positioning, reducing the need for additional components and electrical supply lines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a protective cover is used to protect the storage space, then protection against particles, liquids and gases is improved, but access to the storage space becomes more complex requiring additional manipulators or actuation mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the protective cover and storage location into a single integrated unit where the cover is pivotally connected to the storage location. This merging eliminates the need for separate actuation mechanisms and additional manipulators, as the robot's manipulator can directly pivot the cover to access the storage space.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover is designed to be pivotable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically transition between a closed protective state and an open accessible state. This dynamic design enables simple access mechanisms where the cover can be easily pivoted by the robot's manipulator without requiring complex actuation systems.
2Reliability
If additional manipulators or actuation mechanisms are used to access the storage space, then access reliability is improved, but device complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the access function into the robot's existing manipulator, eliminating the need for separate actuation mechanisms. The manipulator directly pivots the protective cover, simplifying the system while maintaining reliable access through the robot's proven manipulator technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage location design allows the robot's manipulator to directly pivot the protective cover without requiring external actuation systems. This self-service approach eliminates additional components that would increase complexity and potential failure points, relying instead on the robot's existing manipulator capabilities.
3Ease of operation
If a pivotable protective cover is used, then access to storage space is simplified, but the need for actuators and control systems increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable protective cover is designed to be directly manipulated by the robot's manipulator without requiring separate actuators or control systems. The cover's pivotal connection allows it to be easily opened and closed by the manipulator's natural movement, eliminating additional complexity while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover transitions from a static enclosed structure to a dynamic pivotable element that can be easily moved between closed and open positions. This dynamic design simplifies access operations while avoiding the need for complex actuation and control systems, as the manipulator can directly pivot the cover.
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AI summary
A storage system having at least one storage location is provided. The storage location has a protective cover, for example for protection against entering and/or escaping particles, liquids and/or gases, and a storage space, wherein the protective cover is arranged pivotably at the storage location. A construction robot having such a storage system is also provided.