Robot Arm Illuminating Ring for Multi-Angle Status Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robot systems face difficulties in providing indicating light that can be seen from all positions around the robot arm, and existing light indicating devices are difficult to mount securely and efficiently on the robot arm.
Innovation Solution
A robot element with an annular light source array and optical component that emits light along the central axis and directs it away from the axis, integrated seamlessly into the robot arm, allowing for easy and fast mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If light indicating devices are mounted on the robot arm, then visibility and status indication are improved, but mounting complexity and installation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the light indicating device with the robot arm structure itself, integrating the lighting function into the existing mechanical components rather than adding separate mounting structures. This merging approach improves visibility while avoiding additional mounting complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The robot arm components are designed to serve multiple functions: structural support and light indication simultaneously. The flanges and connecting elements are configured to both mechanically connect components and provide integrated lighting for status indication, reducing the need for separate mounting hardware.
2Loss of information
If light indicating devices are mounted on the robot arm, then status indication is improved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the light indicating function with the robot arm's structural components, the patent enables status indication while reducing installation time. The integrated design eliminates separate mounting steps, allowing the lighting system to be installed simultaneously with the robot arm assembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If light sources are arranged to emit light in all directions, then visibility from all positions is improved, but light intensity in specific directions decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by positioning light sources at specific locations on the robot arm and using directional lighting elements that provide optimized illumination for each local area. Each light source is configured to illuminate its specific region effectively, creating comprehensive coverage through strategically placed localized light zones rather than attempting omnidirectional emission from single sources.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides an illuminating ring that can be seen from multiple angles around the robot arm, ensuring visibility and easy installation without compromising the aesthetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
an annular light source array comprising a plurality of light sources arranged around the central axis, where the plurality of light sources is configured to emit light in a direction along the central axis; at least one optical component arranged above the light source array and configured to direct at least a part of the light in a direction away from the central axis
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AI summary
A robot element for a robot arm where the robot element is connectable to at least another robot element via a connecting flange having a central axis, wherein the robot element comprises: # an annular light source array comprising a plurality of light sources arranged around the central axis and where the plurality of light sources is configured to emit light in a direction along the central axis; # at least one optical component arranged above the light source array and configured to direct at least a part of the light in a direction away from the central axis.