Robotic Construction Frame With Track-Guided Material Deposition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional building construction methods involve extensive labor and are prone to human error, necessitating an automated robotic construction system for improved efficiency and precision.
Innovation Solution
An autonomous robotic construction system comprising a frame with horizontal and vertical tracks, a movable nozzle, and a computer-controlled system for precise deposition of building materials, allowing for automated construction of buildings or building components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If traditional building procedures are used with extensive labor, then construction can be completed with simple equipment, but labor intensity increases and human error occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical construction operations with an automated robotic system that uses computer-controlled nozzles to deposit building materials. The mechanical system includes automated movement along tracks, computer-controlled material deposition, and automated pumping systems, eliminating the need for manual labor while maintaining construction capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The construction system is designed to operate autonomously without continuous human intervention. The computer system automatically controls the movement of nozzles, the pumping of materials, and the deposition process, allowing the system to service itself through automated control mechanisms that monitor and adjust construction parameters.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual construction methods are used, then equipment complexity is low, but manufacturing precision and consistency deteriorate due to human error
Solution Approach 1:
The computer system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor the construction process in real-time, tracking the position of nozzles, the flow of materials, and the deposition accuracy. This feedback allows the system to automatically adjust parameters to maintain precision and correct any deviations from the planned construction path.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual positioning and material application with computer-controlled mechanisms that use automated tracking systems and precision motors to maintain consistent deposition accuracy, eliminating the variability inherent in manual operations.
3Productivity
If automated robotic construction is implemented, then productivity and precision improve, but the complexity of the construction system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The construction system is divided into distinct functional modules including separate track systems for movement, individual nozzle assemblies for material deposition, and independent pumping systems for material supply. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system, improving overall productivity through specialized automation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables automated and precise construction with reduced human error, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in building processes.
Implementation Method 1
at least one pump configured to pump building materials through said at least one nozzle
Implementation Method 2
at least one computer system comprising at least one microprocessor configured to control said at least one nozzle, said at least one movable device and said at least one pump to control deposition of any building materials on a site
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AI summary
Thus, there is disclosed an autonomous robotic construction system comprising at least one frame comprising at least one substantially horizontal track and at least one set of substantially vertical track; at least one nozzle; at least one movable device coupled to the frame and configured to move said nozzle around said frame; at least one pump configured to pump building materials through said at least one nozzle; and at least one computer system comprising at least one microprocessor configured to control said at least one nozzle, said at least one movable device and said at least one pump to control deposition of any building materials on a site.