Servo Block Plate System for Lateral Load Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hobby servo motors have limited load-bearing capacity, making them unsuitable for applications requiring higher mechanical loads, such as complex and rigid structures in robotics and animation projects.
Innovation Solution
A hobby servo block system comprising a servo plate, hub plate, and ball bearing plate that couples with the servo motor to enhance load-bearing capabilities by isolating lateral loads and providing a robust framework for attachment options, allowing for the creation of complex structures using standard servos.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If hobby servo motors are used directly, then cost and size are reduced, but load-bearing capacity is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The servo block is divided into multiple functional plates (servo plate, hub plate, ball bearing plate) that can be assembled separately and then integrated. Each plate performs a specific function: the servo plate mounts the motor, the hub plate provides structural support, and the ball bearing plate handles lateral loads. This segmentation allows the system to achieve high load-bearing capacity while maintaining ease of assembly and compatibility with standard hobby servos.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-plane servo mounting to a three-dimensional multi-plate structure. The plates are arranged in perpendicular orientations (servo plate in one plane, hub plate perpendicular to it, ball bearing plate parallel to servo plate), creating a spatial framework that distributes mechanical loads across multiple dimensions. This dimensional expansion significantly increases load-bearing capacity without requiring a larger servo motor.
2Force
If hobby servo motors are used directly, then simplicity is maintained, but mechanical load capacity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The servo block uses pre-fabricated modular plates with standardized mounting features. Each plate can be prepared independently and then assembled using simple fastening operations. This segmentation maintains assembly simplicity while enabling the complex multi-plate structure needed for high load-bearing capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The servo block design incorporates universal mounting interfaces and standardized plate configurations that can accommodate various hobby servo motor models. The hub plate provides multiple attachment options for different structural configurations. This universality allows the same servo block assembly process to work with different servo types, maintaining ease of operation while achieving enhanced mechanical capabilities.
3Reliability
If lateral loads are applied directly to hobby servos, then simple mounting is used, but the servo spline and case are damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the lateral load-bearing function from the servo motor itself and relocates it to the external servo block structure. The ball bearing plate specifically handles lateral loads, isolating them from the servo spline and case. This separation protects the servo while allowing the mounting structure to be optimized for load handling without increasing servo complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The servo block acts as an intermediary structure between the hobby servo motor and the external mechanical structure. It provides a robust interface that can handle lateral loads through the ball bearing plate and hub plate, protecting the servo from direct exposure to damaging forces. This intermediary structure enables reliable operation in high-load applications without modifying the servo itself.
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 servo block system significantly increases the mechanical load-bearing capacity of hobby servo motors, enabling the construction of complex and rigid structures while maintaining versatility and compatibility with standard servos.
Implementation Method 1
a ball bearing plate configured to couple to the hub plate such that the ball bearing plate and the servo plate are substantially parallel
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AI summary
A hobby servo block system for increasing the load-bearing capacity of a hobby servo motor is provided. The system includes aa servo plate configured to receive a hobby servo motor. The system also includes a hub plate configured to couple to the servo plate such that the hub plate and the servo plate are substantially perpendicular. The system further includes a ball bearing plate configured to couple to the hub plate such that the ball bearing plate and the servo plate are substantially parallel.