Substrate Conveyor Robot Base Link With Integrated Guide Rail Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing substrate conveyor robots with guide rail covers face limitations in the rotation range of the base link due to interference between the guide rail cover and the base link when the guide rail cover is provided to cover the upper part of the guide rail.
Innovation Solution
The substrate conveyor robot integrates the guide rail cover with the base link, allowing it to turn horizontally without interference, by configuring the guide rail cover to rotate integrally with the base link, thus preventing limitations in the rotation range.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a guide rail cover is provided separately to cover the upper part of the guide rail, then the guide rail is protected from dust and contaminants, but the rotation range of the base link is limited due to interference with the guide rail cover
Solution Approach 1:
The guide rail cover is integrated with the base link as a single unified structure. The cover portion extends from the base link to cover the guide rail, eliminating the need for a separate cover component. This merging resolves the interference problem by ensuring the cover moves synchronously with the base link during rotation, while still providing effective protection against dust and contaminants.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a guide rail cover is provided separately to cover the upper part of the guide rail, then the guide rail is protected from dust and contaminants, but the structure becomes more complex with additional separate components
Solution Approach 1:
The guide rail cover is merged with the base link into a single integrated structure. This reduces the total number of components by eliminating the separate cover, simplifies assembly by removing the need to install a distinct cover component, and reduces maintenance requirements. The integrated design maintains full protective function while reducing structural complexity.
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AI summary
A substrate conveyor robot includes a guide rail cover arranged on a lateral side of the guide rail to cover an upper part of a guide rail that is exposed when an up-and-down mover moves downward. The base link includes the guide rail cover.