Robotic Linkage Assembly for Precise Tool Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing robotic devices face challenges in efficiently and precisely positioning tools with varying geometries and orientations to perform diverse manufacturing tasks, requiring a flexible and rapid attachment mechanism that can respond to positional commands.
Innovation Solution
A linkage assembly comprising a body, piston, and pivotally connected links that allow the tool to be positioned at different angular orientations by moving the piston between defined positions, with fluid ports to control movement and a sensor to measure piston position, enabling precise tool positioning and orientation relative to the robotic device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a generic robotic device is used to perform multiple manufacturing tasks, then cost-effectiveness is improved, but the ability to efficiently and precisely position tools with varying geometries and orientations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The linkage assembly incorporates a movable piston that can transition between multiple positions, dynamically adjusting the orientation and extension of the tool relative to the robotic device body. This dynamic positioning capability allows a single generic robotic device to efficiently handle tools with varying geometries and orientations across different manufacturing tasks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the tool is positioned at various vertical orientations and extensions, then task versatility is improved, but the response time to position commands increases
Solution Approach 1:
The linkage assembly is segmented into distinct components (body, piston, links) that can move independently. The piston can be rapidly repositioned between predefined positions, enabling quick transitions between different tool orientations and extensions without requiring complex coordinated movement of the entire assembly, thus reducing response time while maintaining task versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a linkage assembly with multiple movable parts is used, then tool positioning flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The linkage assembly is designed as a universal attachment mechanism that can accommodate various tools with different geometries and orientations. The standardized body, piston, and links configuration provides multi-functional capability, allowing the same assembly structure to serve multiple positioning requirements without requiring separate mechanisms for each tool type, thereby managing complexity while maintaining flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The linkage assembly enables rapid and precise positioning of tools with varying geometries and orientations, enhancing the robotic device's ability to perform diverse manufacturing tasks efficiently and effectively, reducing energy consumption and improving task execution time.
Implementation Method 1
a first port in the body leading into a first section of the chamber to receive fluid to move the piston to the first position and with a second port in the body leading into a second section of the chamber to receive the fluid to move the piston to the second position
Implementation Method 2
a sensor is attached to the body and a target is attached to the piston with the sensor configured to measure a position of the target
Data Source
AI summary
A linkage assembly to connect a tool to a robotic device. The linkage assembly includes a body and a first linkage pair with first and second links that are configured to be connected to a first section of the tool. The linkage assembly also includes a second linkage pair that includes first and second links that are configured to be connected to a second section of the tool. The first linkage pair are powered to provide a force to move the tool relative to the body. The second linkage pair supports the tool and moves with the first linkage pair. Each of the first and second linkage pairs are pivotally connected to the body and may maintain parallel positioning during the movement.