Pivoting Robot Arm Support for Workspace Access and Fast Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot arm systems face challenges in facilitating easy movement between operating and stowed configurations relative to a workspace, limiting human access for maintenance and other tasks.
Innovation Solution
A support system comprising a base assembly with a pivot opening and a platform assembly with a pivot member, allowing the robot arm system to be securely positioned in either an operating or stowed configuration, enabling easy transition between the two states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the robot arm system is mounted on a fixed stand or cart to maintain working orientation, then the robot arm system can perform tasks efficiently, but human access to the workspace is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support system enables dynamic reconfiguration of the robot arm assembly by allowing the platform to rotate between operating and stowed configurations. The pivot opening and pivot member facilitate controlled movement between fixed positions, transforming a static mounting system into a dynamic one that adapts to different operational needs.
2Ease of operation
If the robot arm system is moved away from working orientation to facilitate human access, then human access is improved, but the robot arm system cannot perform tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic positioning capability where the platform can be rotated to stowed configuration for human access and then returned to operating configuration for task performance. This dynamic repositioning resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to adapt its state based on operational requirements.
3Ease of operation
If the robot arm system is mounted on a movable stand or cart, then human access is improved, but the system requires additional time to move back into working orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The rotational mechanism with pivot opening and pivot member enables quick repositioning between configurations. By providing a dedicated pivot path and support structure, the system minimizes the time required to transition from stowed to operating configuration compared to manual repositioning of traditional stands or carts.
Data Source
AI summary
A support system for supporting a robot arm system in an operating configuration and a stowed configuration relative to a workspace comprises a base assembly and a platform assembly. The base assembly is adapted to be secured to a structural surface, the base assembly defining a pivot opening. The platform assembly adapted to support the robot arm system, the platform assembly comprising a pivot member. The pivot opening is sized and dimensioned to receive the pivot member such that the platform assembly is movable between the operating configuration and the stowed configuration relative to the workspace.