Seiko epson corporation (20240308090). ROBOT AND ROBOT SYSTEM simplified abstract

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ROBOT AND ROBOT SYSTEM

Organization Name

seiko epson corporation

Inventor(s)

Hidekatsu Miyasaka of Matsumoto-shi (JP)

ROBOT AND ROBOT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308090 titled 'ROBOT AND ROBOT SYSTEM

The abstract describes a robot with a unique locking mechanism involving a first member, a second member, a restricting member, and locking members.

  • The robot includes a first member and a second member that can rotate around a rotation axis.
  • A restricting member with a contact portion is in contact with the first member at a predetermined angle.
  • A through hole is formed in the restricting member, allowing for the passage of locking members.
  • A first locking member passes through the through hole to lock the restricting member to the second member.
  • A second locking member also locks the restricting member to the second member.
  • The distance between the contact portion and the first locking member is shorter than the distance between the contact portion and the second locking member.
  • The length of the through hole is longer than the diameter of the first locking member.

Potential Applications: - Robotics - Automation - Mechanical engineering

Problems Solved: - Secure locking mechanism for robot components - Precise control of rotation angles

Benefits: - Improved stability and precision in robot movements - Easy assembly and disassembly of robot parts

Commercial Applications: - Industrial robots - Assembly line automation - Robotic arms for manufacturing processes

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this locking mechanism improve the efficiency of robotic systems? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this innovative locking mechanism in industrial applications?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the optimization of the locking mechanism for different types of robots.


Original Abstract Submitted

a robot includes a first member, a second member coupled rotatably around a rotation axis to the first member, a restricting member having a contact portion in contact with the first member when an angle between the first member and the second member is a predetermined angle and a through hole formed therein, a first locking member passing through the through hole and locking the restricting member to the second member, and a second locking member locking the restricting member to the second member, wherein, as seen from a direction along the rotation axis, a distance between the contact portion and the first locking member is shorter than a distance between the contact portion and the second locking member, and a length of the through hole in a direction from the first locking member to the contact portion is longer than a diameter of the first locking member.