Robotic Charging Connector Layout for Multi-Vehicle Tight Spaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing charging systems require a wide movable range for the arm mechanism, leading to increased installation space requirements.
Innovation Solution
A charging system design that arranges the charging connector towards the side of the arm mechanism, reduces the movable range by gripping the connector with tapered pins, and uses a single arm mechanism to simultaneously charge multiple vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the arm mechanism is designed to grip and move the charging connector within a predetermined range, then the charging system can serve multiple vehicles, but the installation space increases due to the wide movable range required
Solution Approach 1:
The charging connector is arranged in a direction toward the side of the arm mechanism rather than extending outward perpendicular to the movement direction. This reorientation allows the arm mechanism to operate within a smaller horizontal footprint while still achieving the necessary movement range to serve multiple vehicles, effectively utilizing spatial arrangement to reduce installation space requirements
2Area of stationary object
If the charging connector is arranged toward the side of the arm mechanism, then the movable range is reduced and installation space is minimized, but the grip stability and reliability may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The arm mechanism is designed with a predetermined movement range that is optimized in advance to cover all necessary positions for charging multiple vehicles. The charging connector is positioned and oriented such that the arm can reliably grip it throughout this pre-calculated range, ensuring both space efficiency and operational reliability
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AI summary
A charging system includes: a charger including a charging connector; an arm mechanism that is capable of gripping the charging connector and moves the charging connector within a predetermined range; and a control device that controls the charger, the arm mechanism, and a plurality of vehicles. Further, a portion of the charging connector gripped by the arm mechanism is arranged toward a side of the arm mechanism.