Reconfigurable parallel kinematic structures for spreading requirements

verfasst von
J. Schmitt, C. Stechert, Annika Raatz, Jürgen Hesselbach, Thomas Vietor, H. J. Franke
Abstract

Shorter product life cycles and high demand fluctuations require modular and flexible production technologies. One approach to face this challenge are reconfigurable robotic systems. This contribution shows a systematic design methodology, based on spreading requirements, to identify machine parts and the possibilities of reconfiguration for parallel robots. The benefits of different reconfiguration options are shown by a workspace analysis of a 2-degree of freedom planar parallel mechanism. Considering a relational network of requirements that rely on specific use cases, the capability of a reconfigured parallel kinematic structure becomes apparent. A pick-and-place and assembly task, which can now be accomplished by the same robotic system is demonstrated finally to demonstrate the practicability.

Externe Organisation(en)
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Typ
Aufsatz in Konferenzband
Seiten
426-433
Anzahl der Seiten
8
Publikationsdatum
12.2009
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed
Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete
Software, Maschinenbau, Angewandte Informatik