Robotic Accessory Mounting Assembly with Adjustable Implement Length
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Solution Overview
Problem
Robotic welding systems face issues when accessories are added, as the standard cable length is insufficient, leading to potential binding or premature wear of the cable, due to increased implement length, which can result in robot malfunction or cable failure.
Innovation Solution
A robotic accessory mounting assembly that allows for adjustable implement length by using interchangeable components such as shorter disks or spacers, enabling clearance for accessory mounts while maintaining standard cable length, thereby accommodating varying accessory thicknesses and preventing cable wear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are added to the robotic welding system, then the functionality and versatility of the system is improved, but the implement length increases causing cable binding and premature wear
Solution Approach 1:
The implement is divided into modular components including a first component, a second component, and a spacer that can be independently selected and assembled. This segmentation allows the implement length to be adjusted by changing the spacer thickness or component configuration, thereby accommodating accessories without exceeding cable length limits and preventing cable binding and wear.
Solution Approach 2:
The implement length is made adjustable through interchangeable components and spacers of varying thicknesses. This dynamic reconfiguration capability allows the system to adapt its implement length based on accessory requirements, ensuring reliable cable performance while maintaining versatility for different welding applications.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the implement length is increased to accommodate accessories, then the accessory mounting capability is improved, but the cable becomes insufficient in length leading to binding and wear
Solution Approach 1:
The implement length parameter is made variable through the use of interchangeable components and spacers with different thicknesses. By changing the implement length parameter to match the available cable length, the system can accommodate accessories while preventing cable binding and premature wear.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed-length components are used in the implement, then the manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the adaptability to different accessory thicknesses is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The implement is segmented into standardized components that can be assembled in different configurations. This segmentation maintains manufacturing simplicity through standardized parts while enabling adaptability to different accessory thicknesses through various spacer and component combinations.
Solution Approach 2:
The interchangeable components and spacers serve multiple functions: they maintain implement structural integrity, adjust implement length, and accommodate different accessory thicknesses. This multi-functionality allows a single set of standardized components to address both manufacturing simplicity and adaptability requirements.
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AI summary
A robotic accessory mounting assembly used in connection with a robot to attach an accessory to the robot, the mounting assembly including a cable connected to an implement mounted on the robot; the cable having a cable length; the implement including a first component having a first length, wherein the implement with the first component has an implement length that corresponds to the cable length; and a second component adapted to replace the first component, the second component having a length less than the first component, wherein replacement of the first component with the second component reduces the implement length defining a clearance relative to the cable length to receive an accessory mount in-line with the implement.