18242303. ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)

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ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS

Organization Name

LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor(s)

Jangwon Lee of Seoul (KR)

Young Il Park of Seoul (KR)

Young Chul Shin of Seoul (KR)

ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18242303 titled 'ROBOT WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a robot wheel driving apparatus that includes a motor housed inside the wheel, a sensor magnet connected to the rotor of the motor, and an encoder sensor to detect the rotation angle of the rotor.

  • Wheel with motor inside for driving the robot
  • Sensor magnet attached to the rotor
  • Encoder sensor to detect rotation angle
  • Maintaining a set distance between the sensor magnet and encoder sensor

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various robotic systems that require precise control over wheel rotation, such as autonomous robots, robotic arms, and mobile platforms.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures accurate measurement of the rotation angle of the wheel for precise control of the robot's movement. 2. Provides a compact and integrated solution for driving robot wheels without the need for external sensors.

Benefits

1. Improved accuracy in controlling the movement of robots. 2. Compact design saves space and simplifies installation. 3. Enhanced efficiency in robot operation.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Robot Wheel Driving Apparatus for Enhanced Performance

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to motorized wheels for robots, sensor systems for measuring rotation angles, and integrated motor and sensor configurations in robotic applications.

Unanswered Questions

How does the apparatus handle different types of terrain when driving the robot?

The article does not address how the apparatus adjusts or adapts to different surfaces or obstacles encountered during robot operation.

What are the power requirements for the motor and how does it impact the overall energy efficiency of the robot?

The article does not provide information on the power consumption of the motor or its impact on the energy efficiency of the robot.


Original Abstract Submitted

A robot wheel driving apparatus includes a wheel configured to rotate to drive a robot, a motor housing positioned inside the wheel, a motor including a stator and a rotor configured to rotate about the stator to transmit a rotating force to the wheel, a sensor magnet connected to the rotor, and an encoder sensor configured to receive a change in a magnetic field caused by rotation of the sensor magnet to detect a rotation angle of the rotor. A first set distance is maintained between the sensor magnet and the encoder sensor.