Robot Handheld Adapter for Mobile Terminal Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current robot handheld devices lack flexibility in accommodating different mobile terminal devices, limiting their ability to be easily configured with advanced input devices for complex operations and safety standards, while also being ergonomic and adaptable to environmental influences.

Innovation Solution

A robot handheld device with a basic safety control device and an adapter device that can mechanically and control-wise connect various mobile terminals, such as tablets or smartphones, to a uniform safety control device, allowing for manual attachment and detachment, and providing adjustable holding elements for secure and ergonomic operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed robot handheld device is used, then safety control functions are maintained, but adaptability to different mobile terminals is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different mobile terminalsVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into a basic safety control device and a separate adapter device. The adapter device can be detached and replaced to accommodate different mobile terminal types, while the core safety control functions remain in the fixed basic device. This segmentation allows adaptability without requiring the entire system to be complex.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter device serves multiple functions: it mechanically connects different mobile terminals to the basic safety control device, provides structural support, and enables various mobile terminals to interface with the standardized safety control system. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If advanced mobile terminals are integrated, then operational flexibility and user experience are enhanced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidintegration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter device acts as an intermediary between advanced mobile terminals and the basic safety control device. It provides the mechanical interface and structural support needed to connect modern mobile terminals without requiring complex integration of their internal components into the safety control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter device incorporates adjustable holding elements that can dynamically adapt to different mobile terminal sizes and shapes. This adjustability allows the system to work with various advanced mobile terminals without requiring multiple fixed configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adapter devices are provided for different mobile terminals, then compatibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with different mobile terminalsVSAvoidnumber of adapter components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The adapter device features adjustable holding elements that can dynamically adapt to different mobile terminal dimensions. This adjustability allows a single adapter design to accommodate multiple mobile terminal types without requiring multiple specialized adapters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter device is designed as a universal interface that can mechanically connect various mobile terminal types to the basic safety control device. Its adjustable characteristics enable it to serve multiple functions across different device types, reducing the need for multiple specialized components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3081346B1Robot manual control device having an adapter device for a mobile terminal
Publication Date: 2018.12.05 KUKA DEUT GMBH
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AI summary

A handheld robot operation unit comprises a basic safety control device, a mobile terminal device, and a holder configured to mount the mobile terminal device on the basic safety control device. The holder comprises at least one adapter device configured to mechanically connect the mobile terminal device to the basic safety control device.