WO-2026095271-A1 - ROBOT DEVICE

WO2026095271A1WO 2026095271 A1WO2026095271 A1WO 2026095271A1WO-2026095271-A1

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a robot device. The robot device may comprise a main body and a protection device which is coupled to the outer side surface of the main body and absorbs an impact on the main body by using at least one link device. The at least one link device may comprise multiple link structures, each of which comprises multiple links connected in a zigzag direction through a fixation frame, and the connection angle between links included in at least one link structure disposed in an area, which collides with an external object, among the multiple link structures may be changed according to an impact strength of the external object with respect to the protection device so as to adsorb the impact.

Inventors

PARK, JUNGHOON
KOO, Donghan
KIM, JAEHONG
KIM, DONGHYUN
KIM, JINWOONG
SHIN, Gyowook

Assignees

삼성전자주식회사

Dates

Publication Date: 20260507
Application Date: 20250731
Priority Date: 20241029

Claims (15)

In a robotic device, Main body; and A protective device that is coupled to the outer side of the main body and absorbs the impact of an external object on the main body using at least one link device; The above-mentioned at least one link device is, At least one fixed frame; and It includes a plurality of link structures, each comprising a plurality of links connected in a zigzag direction through at least one fixed frame, and The above plurality of link structures are, A robot device configured to absorb impact by changing the connection angle between links included in at least one link structure disposed in the area impacting an external object among the plurality of link structures above according to the impact intensity of the external object on the protective device.
In paragraph 1, The plurality of link structures each form a windlass structure that deforms according to the impact location, impact area, and impact degree of the external object. A robot device comprising at least one link device including a shock-absorbing member and a plurality of link structures located between the main body and the shock-absorbing member.
In paragraph 2, A robot device comprising: at least one elastic body connected to at least some of the plurality of links and capable of deforming into a corresponding shape upon impact with an external object.
In paragraph 3, The above protection device is, It further includes an inner frame in contact with the outer surface of the main body, and The plurality of link structures of the above-mentioned at least one link device are, A first link connected to the inner frame above; A plurality of second links connecting a first fixed frame and the first link by a first joint between at least one fixed frame; and It includes a third link connecting a second fixed frame and a second link by a second joint between at least one fixed frame, and A robot device in which at least one elastic body is connected to a first link and a third link.
In paragraph 1, The above main body is It includes multiple parts, The above protection device At least one of the above plurality of parts is connected in a detachable manner, A robot device comprising at least one link device including a plurality of link structures arranged in parallel to surround the outer surface of the part.
In paragraph 2, The above shock-absorbing member is, A first elastic member coupled to one side of the above windless structure; and It includes a second elastic member, A robot device wherein the first elastic member is located between a windless structure and a second elastic member, and the second elastic member is formed of a different material from the first elastic member.
In paragraph 6, A robot device in which the material of the first elastic member is formed of EPP (Expanded Polypropylene).
In paragraph 6, A robot device in which the thickness of the first elastic member is thicker than the thickness of the second elastic member.
In the protection device, A coupling frame capable of being coupled to the outer surface of the protected object; It includes a plurality of link devices connected to the above-mentioned coupling frame; and Each of the above plurality of link devices is, At least one fixed frame; and It includes a plurality of link structures, each comprising a plurality of links connected in a zigzag direction through at least one fixed frame, and The above plurality of link structures are, A protective device configured to absorb impact by changing the connection angle between links included in at least one link structure disposed in the area impacting an external object among the plurality of link structures above according to the impact intensity of the external object on the protective device.
In Paragraph 9, The above-mentioned coupling frame is a cylinder shape having a hole formed therein for receiving the outer surface of the object to be protected, and The cross-section of the above hole has a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the above-mentioned protected object, and A protection device comprising a plurality of link devices arranged in parallel along the outer surface of the coupling frame.
In Paragraph 9, The plurality of link structures each form a windlass structure that deforms according to the impact location, impact area, and degree of impact of the external object. A protective device comprising at least one link device including a shock-absorbing member and a plurality of link structures located between the main body and the shock-absorbing member.
In Paragraph 11, A protective device further comprising an elastic body connected to at least some of the plurality of link structures and capable of deforming into a shape corresponding to an impact with the external object.
In Paragraph 12, The plurality of link structures of the above-mentioned at least one link device are, A first link connected to the inner frame above; A plurality of second links connecting a first fixed frame and the first link by a first joint between at least one fixed frame; and It includes a third link connecting a second fixed frame and a second link by a second joint between at least one fixed frame, and The above elastic body is a protective device connected to the first link and the third link.
In Paragraph 11, The above shock-absorbing member is, A first elastic member coupled to one side of the above windless structure; and It includes a second elastic member, A protective device wherein the first elastic member is located between a windless structure and a second elastic member, and the second elastic member is formed of a different material from the first elastic member.
In Paragraph 14, A protective device in which the material of the first elastic member is formed of EPP (Expanded Polypropylene).

Description

Robot device The present disclosure relates to a robot device comprising a protective device for reducing external shock. With the advancement of robotic technology, research and development of various robotic devices designed to replace humans in diverse settings such as stores, cafes, and restaurants are actively underway. These devices include humanoid robots that drive and operate autonomously without separate user intervention, and technology is evolving in a direction that enhances autonomy. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a robot device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2a is a drawing for explaining the structure of a protective device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2b is a drawing for explaining the structure of a protective device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing for illustrating at least one link device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 4a, FIGS. 4b and FIGS. 4c are drawings for explaining the operation of at least one link device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining at least one link device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6a is a drawing for illustrating at least one link device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6b is a drawing for illustrating at least one link device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a shock-absorbing member according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used in the present disclosure are not intended to limit the present disclosure, and it should be understood that the present disclosure includes various modifications, equivalents, and alternatives of the exemplary embodiments. In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. The term "and/or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component. Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this document, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof. When it is said that a component is "connected," "combined," "supported," or "in contact" with another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, combined, supported, or in contact, but also cases where they are indirectly connected, combined, supported, or in contact through a third component. When it is said that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where one component is in contact with the other, but also cases where another component exists between the two components. Hereinafter, an electronic device (1) according to various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a robot device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the robot device (1) may include a main body (10) and a protective device (100) (see FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b). While the robot device (1) is performing a mission or operation, external forces or impacts may be applied to the robot device (1) depending on the external environment. The protective device (100) is a device for preventing damage to the robot device (1) by including a structure capable of absorbing such external forces or impacts. The protective device (100) can perform various roles, such as preventing wear, electrical protection, structural support, and thermal protection, in addition to absorbing impacts acting on the robot device (