Omni directional breakage joint for a mobile robot mast
US11852188B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile robot (for example, a robot used for package deliveries, among other purposes) may include a mast with a visual indicator for providing visibility to drivers and pedestrians in the environment proximate to the mobile robot. The mast may produce a large moment arm, which may result in the mast being more likely to break off from the robot. To mitigate or prevent damage to any components of the mast and/or the mobile robot when such a breakage occurs, described herein is an omni directional breakage joint that is used to connect the mast to the mobile robot. The omni directional breakage joint comprises multiple ball and socket joints that provide structural support between the mast and the mobile robot, while simultaneously allowing for a certain movement freedom of the mast and allowing for the mast to easily be engaged and disengaged from the mobile robot without causing damage to any components.
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