18373307. HORIZONTAL ARTICULATED ROBOT simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)

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HORIZONTAL ARTICULATED ROBOT

Organization Name

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Takayuki Kikuchi of CHINO-SHI (JP)

Daisuke Nakanishi of AZUMINO-SHI (JP)

HORIZONTAL ARTICULATED ROBOT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18373307 titled 'HORIZONTAL ARTICULATED ROBOT

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a horizontal articulated robot with a base, two arms that pivot about different axes, motors inside the base to drive the arms, and a belt mechanism to transmit driving force.

  • Base with two arms that pivot independently
  • Motors inside the base to drive each arm
  • Belt mechanism inside the first arm to transmit driving force to the second arm

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in industrial automation, assembly lines, and material handling processes.

Problems Solved

The robot can perform complex movements and tasks with precision and efficiency.

Benefits

Increased productivity, accuracy, and flexibility in various industrial applications.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Horizontal Articulated Robot Technology for Industrial Automation"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to articulated robots with similar mechanisms for transmitting driving force between arms.

Unanswered Questions

How does the robot handle obstacles in its path?

The article does not mention how the robot navigates around obstacles or adjusts its movements in real-time.

What safety features are in place to prevent accidents or collisions?

The article does not discuss any safety mechanisms or sensors that may be incorporated into the robot to ensure safe operation in a workspace.


Original Abstract Submitted

A horizontal articulated robot includes a base , a first arm coupled to the base and configured to pivot about a first pivot axis F, a second arm coupled to the first arm and configured to pivot about the second pivot axis F, which is parallel to the first pivot axis F, a first motor configured to drive the first arm , a second motor configured to drive the second arm, wherein the first motor and the second motor are disposed inside the base , and a driving force of the second motor is transmitted to the second arm via a belt provided inside the first arm