Split-Body Wall-Climbing Machine With Intermittent Surface Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall climbing machines face issues with high energy consumption, frequent failures, and increased risk of falling due to continuous operation of surface attachment devices, especially when moving on inclined surfaces, which are exacerbated by dust and foreign matter accumulation.
Innovation Solution
A machine capable of moving on inclined planes with a split body design and flexible connecting device that allows intermittent operation of the surface attachment device, using a suspension mechanism to maintain connection and balance gravity, reducing the need for continuous adhesion and energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the surface attachment device operates continuously to maintain stable adhesion, then the reliability of the wall climbing machine is improved, but the energy consumption increases greatly and the service life of the attachment device decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The surface attachment device operates intermittently rather than continuously. The controller activates the surface attachment device only when needed for adhesion and deactivates it during phases where the suspension mechanism provides sufficient support, reducing energy consumption while maintaining operational reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically switches between two operational modes: one where the surface attachment device provides adhesion and another where the suspension mechanism bears the load. This dynamic switching allows the system to optimize energy consumption based on real-time operational requirements
2Reliability
If the surface attachment device operates continuously to maintain stable adhesion, then the reliability of the wall climbing machine is improved, but the service life of the attachment device decreases due to increased failure rate
Solution Approach 1:
The surface attachment device is activated periodically rather than continuously. The controller manages the operational cycles, allowing the device to rest and cool down between activation periods, thereby reducing wear and tear, preventing overheating, and extending the service life of the attachment device while maintaining adhesion stability when needed
3Adaptability or versatility
If the surface attachment device moves in a wide range on the inclined surface, then the operational versatility is improved, but the failure rate increases due to dust and foreign matter accumulation
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension mechanism acts as an intermediary that bears the weight of the wall climbing machine during movement phases. This allows the surface attachment device to be temporarily deactivated during wide-range movements, reducing exposure to dust and foreign matter accumulation while maintaining the ability to provide adhesion when needed for operational versatility
4Adaptability or versatility
If the surface attachment device moves in a wide range on the inclined surface, then the operational versatility is improved, but the service life of the attachment device decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller manages periodic activation of the surface attachment device, deactivating it during wide-range movement phases to minimize exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as dust and foreign matter. This periodic operation reduces wear and extends the service life of the attachment device while preserving the system's ability to access various positions on the inclined surface
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 machine ensures stable attachment and reduced energy consumption, prolongs the service life of the surface attachment device, and eliminates the need for high-altitude operations by workers, thereby enhancing safety and reducing labor intensity.
Implementation Method 1
the suspension mechanism is configured to connect or disconnect the inclined plane
Implementation Method 2
Adhesion of the surface attachment devices is implemented by using a magnetic force technology
Implementation Method 3
a negative pressure adsorption technology (described in the patent No. CN201910807463.1)
Implementation Method 4
a rotor counter-thrust technology (described in the patent No. CN201911117754.4)
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a machine capable of moving on an inclined plane, including a first split body, a second split body and functional components, where the functional components include a moving mechanism, a flexible connecting device and operating tools, the operating tools are installed on the first split body and/or the second split body, and configured to perform operations, the flexible connecting device connects the first split body to the second split body, and adjusts a distance between the first split body and the second split body, the moving mechanism is installed on the first split body and/or the second split body and configured to drive the first split body and/or the second split body to move on the inclined plane, the first split body contains a suspension mechanism, and the suspension mechanism is configured to connect or disconnect the inclined plane.