Traction Robot Clamping Arm for Universal Towed Article Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing traction robots require manual connection and preset connecting parts for towing different articles, leading to inefficiency, poor stability, and limited universality, necessitating multiple robots for different applications, increasing user costs.
Innovation Solution
A traction robot with a rotating arm and expandable clamping parts controlled by a fluid-driven expansion member system, allowing for automatic clamping and release of towed articles without pre-set connections, adjusting to different surfaces and structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual connection and preset connecting parts are used for towing different articles, then the robot can tow various articles, but the connection process requires significant manpower and time, reducing efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping part automatically detects and clamps onto towing articles without manual intervention. The expansion member autonomously expands to secure the article, eliminating the need for manual connection operations while maintaining versatility across different article types
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping part is pre-configured with expansion members that can quickly deploy to secure various articles. The system prepares the clamping mechanism in advance, allowing immediate engagement with towing articles without requiring manual setup or preset connecting parts on each article
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual connection operations are required, then different connecting positions can be identified for different articles, but this increases labor costs and reduces universality of the robot
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping part is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate various towing articles through automatic detection and adjustment. The expansion member adapts its expansion degree based on the detected article characteristics, allowing one robot to handle multiple article types without manual configuration or preset connecting parts
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping part dynamically adjusts its clamping force and position based on real-time detection of the towing article. The expansion member varies its expansion degree according to the article's shape and size, enabling the system to adapt to different articles automatically without requiring manual identification of connecting positions
3Ease of operation
If preset connecting parts are used on towed articles, then connection can be made, but this requires preprocessing of articles and increases system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the connecting function from the towing articles themselves and relocates it to the robot's clamping part. Instead of requiring preset connecting parts on each article, the robot's clamping part with expansion members provides the connection capability, simplifying the article requirements and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The expansion member acts as an intermediary between the clamping part and the towing article. It provides the connection function through controlled expansion, eliminating the need for direct mechanical connecting parts on articles while maintaining secure attachment, thus simplifying both the robot and article designs
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances convenience, universality, and efficiency by enabling seamless clamping of various articles, reducing manpower and costs, and improving stability through adjustable clamping forces and positions.
Implementation Method 1
the control assembly drives fluid input into or discharge from the expansion member to control expansion or retraction of the expansion member
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a traction robot, a conveyance system and a method for controlling a traction robot. The traction robot includes a main body, and further includes a control assembly and a rotating arm. The rotating arm is rotationally assembled on the main body. The rotating arm comprises a first rotating arm and a second rotating arm. The first rotating arm and the second rotating arm are both provided with a clamping part for clamping a towed article on one side facing the towed article, and expansion members are both provided between the clamping part and the rotating arm. The control assembly drives fluid input into or discharge from the expansion member to control expansion or retraction of the expansion member, so as to control the clamping part to clamp or release the towed article.