Warehousing Robot Hooked Bearing Assembly for Fast Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing warehousing robots face inconvenient and time-consuming operations when connecting the bearing assembly to the lifting assembly, requiring prolonged support of the bearing assembly during the connection process.

Innovation Solution

A warehousing robot design featuring a connecting assembly and a first mounting portion that allows for the bearing assembly to be connected to the lifting assembly through cooperative hooking, eliminating the need for prolonged support and enabling quick and convenient assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the bearing assembly is connected to the lifting assembly through a bolt piece, then the connection is secure, but the operation becomes inconvenient and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection securityVSAvoidassembly convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structure is divided into a connecting assembly with a connector on one component and a mounting portion with a mounting groove on the other component. The connector can be inserted into and removed from the mounting groove, enabling quick connection and disconnection without requiring bolts or complex fastening mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connector acts as an intermediary element that facilitates the connection between the bearing assembly and lifting assembly. It can be hooked to or detached from the mounting portion through the opening, serving as a simple yet effective mediator that eliminates the need for prolonged support during assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the bearing assembly is connected using a bolt piece, then the connection is stable, but the assembly process requires prolonged support and takes more time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting groove is pre-formed with an opening that allows the connector to be directly inserted and hooked into position before final engagement. This preliminary configuration of the mounting structure enables rapid connection without requiring prolonged support or complex alignment procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of using a bolt that requires threading and tightening from one side, the connector is designed to be inserted through an opening and hooked into the mounting groove from the opposite direction, enabling quick one-sided assembly that reduces both support time and assembly time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Manufacturing precision

If the bearing assembly needs to be supported for a long time during connection, then the connection can be made accurately, but the operation becomes inconvenient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection precisionVSAvoidoperational convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structure is segmented into distinct components (connector and mounting portion) with complementary geometries. The mounting groove is divided into an opening for insertion and a positioning section for secure engagement, allowing the connector to be guided into precise position during insertion while maintaining operational convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20260015171A1Warehousing robot and material handling device
Publication Date: 2026.01.15 HAI ROBOTICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A warehousing robot includes a lifting assembly, a bearing assembly, and a connecting assembly. The lifting assembly is configured to drive the bearing assembly to move up or down. The bearing assembly is configured to bear a material container. The connecting assembly is disposed on one of the lifting assembly and the bearing assembly. A first mounting portion adapted to the connecting assembly is disposed on the other of the lifting assembly and the bearing assembly. The first mounting portion has an opening facing the connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is hooked to or detaches from the first mounting portion through the opening.