Substrate Conveying Robot Universal Connector for Sensor Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing substrate conveying robots are limited in their ability to easily change the type of sensor connected to the control board, making it difficult to adapt to different applications and purposes.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a universal connector on the control board that allows connection to various types of sensor boards, enabling easy switching between different sensors without the need for hardware changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specific interfaces are provided for different sensors, then each interface can be connected to a specific sensor, but heterogeneous sensors cannot be connected and the type of sensor cannot be changed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by providing a single universal connector on the control board that can connect to different types of sensor boards (hand sensor board, arm sensor board, base sensor board). This universal connector replaces multiple specific interfaces, allowing the robot to adapt to different sensor types without increasing interface complexity, thereby resolving the technical contradiction between sensor adaptability and device complexity.
2Reliability
If multiple specific interfaces are provided for different sensors, then each interface is dedicated to a specific sensor type, but the wiring complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The universal connector serves multiple sensor board types through a single standardized interface, reducing the number of different wiring connections needed. This maintains reliable sensor connections while simplifying the overall wiring structure, as the same universal connector type is used for hand sensor boards, arm sensor boards, and base sensor boards.
3Ease of operation
If a universal connector is provided, then different types of sensor boards can be connected easily, but the connector must handle multiple sensor types
Solution Approach 1:
The universal connector is designed with multi-functionality to accommodate different sensor board types (hand, arm, base sensor boards) through a single standardized interface. This design enables easy sensor board replacement and connection while maintaining compatibility across different sensor types, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and sensor type compatibility.
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AI summary
A substrate conveying robot includes an arm, a substrate holding hand, a sensor board to which a sensor is electrically connected, and a control board on which a controller is mounted, the control board including a universal connector connectable to different types of the sensor boards.