Lg electronics inc. (20240131917). ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS
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ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240131917 titled 'ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The robot wheel driving apparatus described in the patent application consists of a wheel that rotates to move a robot, a motor housing with a cylindrical shape, a motor that provides rotational force to the wheel, an inverter cover connected to the motor, and an aluminum electrolytic capacitor protruding from the inverter cover.
- Wheel designed to rotate and move a robot
- Motor housing with a cylindrical shape
- Motor providing rotational force to the wheel
- Inverter cover connected to the motor
- Aluminum electrolytic capacitor protruding from the inverter cover
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in various robotic applications where precise wheel movement is required, such as robotic arms, automated guided vehicles, or robotic vacuum cleaners.
Problems Solved
The apparatus solves the problem of providing a compact and efficient way to drive robot wheels with a motor and capacitor integrated into the wheel design.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved maneuverability, reduced space requirements, and simplified design for robotic systems utilizing wheels.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and home automation for the development of robotic systems that require precise wheel control.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the integration of motors and capacitors in robotic wheel designs, but the specific configuration described in the patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing robotic wheel driving systems in terms of efficiency and performance?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing robotic wheel driving systems, so it is unclear how this technology stacks up in terms of efficiency and performance.
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in different types of robots or robotic applications?
The article does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise when implementing this technology in various types of robots or robotic applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
a robot wheel driving apparatus comprises: a wheel configured to rotate and move a robot, a motor housing provided inside the wheel and having a cylindrical shape, the motor housing defining an open surface, a motor inserted into the motor housing and configured to provide a rotational force to the wheel, an inverter cover connected to the motor and covering the open surface of the motor housing, and an aluminum electrolytic capacitor protruding from an inside of the inverter cover in a direction opposite to the inverter cover, at least a part of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor being accommodated in the motor.
