Multi-Axis Rotating Vehicle Part Test Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle part test devices have low mobility and limited test position flexibility, requiring the entire robot to be moved for position changes, which decreases work reliability and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A vehicle part test device with rotatable operating portions connected to a robot, allowing for multi-directional movement and positioning through a system of motors, frames, and connection gears, enabling the test portion to accurately position and test vehicle parts by rotating around multiple axes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the entire robot is driven to change the part test position, then the test position can be changed, but the mobility is low and work reliability is decreased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetest position flexibilityVSAvoidwork reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The test device is divided into three independently rotatable operating portions (first, second, and third operating portions), each capable of rotating around different axes. This segmentation allows the test portion to reach various test positions without moving the entire robot, thereby improving both test position flexibility and work reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the entire robot is driven to change the part test position, then the test position can be changed, but the mobility is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetest position flexibilityVSAvoidmobility
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The test device is divided into three independently rotatable operating portions (first, second, and third operating portions), each capable of rotating around different axes. This segmentation allows the test portion to reach various test positions without moving the entire robot, thereby improving both test position flexibility and work reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Measurement precision

If the robot and test device are synchronized for position changes, then accurate positioning is achieved, but the complexity and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidsynchronization complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The test device incorporates three operating portions that can rotate independently around different axes (first operating portion around vertical axis, second operating portion around horizontal axis, third operating portion around vertical axis). This dynamic multi-axis rotation system allows the test portion to reach any position within its workspace without requiring synchronization with the robot, simplifying the control system while maintaining positioning accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enhances mobility and test region flexibility, improving work convenience and reliability by allowing simultaneous movement and testing of vehicle parts without needing to synchronize the robot and test device.

Implementation Method 1

a first motor having a coupling groove formed therein so that a portion of the robot is inserted thereinto and rotating the first operating portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

second motors mounted at both ends of the first frame to rotate the second operating portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

third motors mounted at both ends of the second frame to rotate the third operating portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 4

a fourth motor mounted to the third frame to rotate the test portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic interaction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 5

a laser irradiating light to sense a position of the vehicle part

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectOptical reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 6

a camera photographing the light of the laser irradiated to the vehicle part to confirm the position of the vehicle part

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotography: Photography

Data Source

PatentUS9987750B2Rotating device for vehicle part test device
Publication Date: 2018.06.05 HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

A vehicle part test device includes a first operating portion rotatably mounted to a robot for testing a vehicle part; a second operating portion rotatably mounted to the first operating portion; and a third operating portion rotatably mounted to the second operating portion and having a test portion which tests the vehicle part.