SE1100582A1 - ROBOT CONTROLS WITH DOCKING STATION FOR A HMI DEVICE - Google Patents

ROBOT CONTROLS WITH DOCKING STATION FOR A HMI DEVICE Download PDF

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SE1100582A1
SE1100582A1 SE1100582A SE1100582A SE1100582A1 SE 1100582 A1 SE1100582 A1 SE 1100582A1 SE 1100582 A SE1100582 A SE 1100582A SE 1100582 A SE1100582 A SE 1100582A SE 1100582 A1 SE1100582 A1 SE 1100582A1
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docking station
robot controller
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Ralph Sjoeberg
Olov Nylen
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Abb Technology Ab
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25J—MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
    • B25J13/00—Controls for manipulators
    • B25J13/02—Hand grip control means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25J—MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
    • B25J13/00—Controls for manipulators
    • B25J13/06—Control stands, e.g. consoles, switchboards

Abstract

Ett robotstyrdon 100 innefattar en dockningsstation 110 utformad att motta en hemelektronikapparat 120. Dockningsstationen 110 gör det möjligt för hemelektronikapparaten 120 att fungera som ett människa-maskingränssnitt (HMI) mellan en operatör och robotstyrdonet 100 när hemelektronikapparaten 120 mottas av dockningsstationen 110.(Figur la)A robot controller 100 includes a docking station 110 configured to receive a home electronics device 120. The docking station 110 enables the home electronics device 120 to function as a human-machine interface (HMI) between an operator and the robot controller 100 when the home electronics device 120 is received by the docking station 110.

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15 20 25 30 According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a robot controller comprising a docking station configured to receive a consumer electronics device. The docking station enables the consumer electronics device to function as a HMI device between an operator and the robot controller when the consumer electronics device is received by the docking station. When a consumer electronics device is enabled to function as a HMI device between an operator and the robot controller, a robot controller manufacturer does not need to develop a tailored HMI device for this purpose. 15 20 25 30 According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a robot controller comprising a docking station configured to receive a consumer electronics device. The docking station enables the consumer electronics device to function as an HMI device between an operator and the robot controller when the consumer electronics device is received by the docking station. When a consumer electronics device is enabled to function as an HMI device between an operator and the robot controller, a robot controller manufacturer does not need to develop a tailored HMI device for this purpose.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises attachment means which is configured to mechanically attach the consumer electronics device to the docking station when received by the same. The attachment means secures the consumer electronics device against falling and accidental loosening from the docking station.According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises attachment means which is configured to mechanically attach the consumer electronics device to the docking station when received by the same. The attachment means secures the consumer electronics device against falling and accidental loosening from the docking station.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises at least one electrical contact which is configured to operatively connect the consumer electronics device with the robot controller when the consumer electronics device is received by the docking station. An electrical contact enables a convenient and fast connection between the consumer electronics device and the robot controller simultaneously with the reception of the consumer electronics device by the docking station.According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises at least one electrical contact which is configured to operatively connect the consumer electronics device with the robot controller when the consumer electronics device is received by the docking station. An electrical contact enables a convenient and fast connection between the consumer electronics device and the robot controller simultaneously with the reception of the consumer electronics device by the docking station.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises protection means for isolating the consumer electronics device from the environment. Such protection means prevent damage on the consumer electronics device in an environment which can be dirty. 10 15 20 25 30 According to one embodiment of the invention, the protection means comprises a door. A door is a simple means which allows closing the consumer electronics device within the docking station.According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises protection means for isolating the consumer electronics device from the environment. Such protection means prevent damage on the consumer electronics device in an environment which can be dirty. 10 15 20 25 30 According to one embodiment of the invention, the protection means comprises a door. A door is a simple means which allows closing the consumer electronics device within the docking station.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises a window through which the consumer electronics device can be operated when being isolated from the environment. A window is a simple means which allows operation of the consumer electronics device while at the same time protecting the same from the environment.According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises a window through which the consumer electronics device can be operated when being isolated from the environment. A window is a simple means which allows operation of the consumer electronics device while at the same time protecting the same from the environment.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises a lock for preventing unauthorized removal of the consumer electronics device from the docking station.According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station comprises a lock for preventing unauthorized removal of the consumer electronics device from the docking station.

A consumer electronics device is especially liable to be stolen and a lock is a simple means to prevent this.A consumer electronics device is especially liable to be stolen and a lock is a simple means to prevent this.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station is configured to receive a mobile phone, a smartphone, a laptop computer or a tablet computer. While the docking station may be configured to receive any consumer electronics device, the given devices are considered to be especially suitable for functioning as a HMI device.According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station is configured to receive a mobile phone, a smartphone, a laptop computer or a tablet computer. While the docking station may be configured to receive any consumer electronics device, the given devices are considered to be especially suitable for functioning as an HMI device.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station is detachably attached to the robot controller. The use of the consumer electronics device becomes more convenient when the operator can hold it in a hand and move away from the robot controller.According to one embodiment of the invention, the docking station is detachably attached to the robot controller. The use of the consumer electronics device becomes more convenient when the operator can hold it in a hand and move away from the robot controller.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the robot controller comprises fastening means which limits the distance by which the docking station can be moved away from 10 15 20 25 the robot controller. Such fastening means prevents the docking station from being stolen or lost.According to one embodiment of the invention, the robot controller comprises fastening means which limits the distance by which the docking station can be moved away from 10 15 20 25 the robot controller. Such fastening means prevents the docking station from being stolen or lost.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the fastening means comprises a self-reeling wire. A self-reeling wire allows the operator to detach the docking station from the robot controller and to move to a desired distance from the same, and to conveniently collect the wire together when attaching the docking station back to the robot controller.According to one embodiment of the invention, the fastening means comprises a self-reeling wire. A self-reeling wire allows the operator to detach the docking station from the robot controller and to move to a desired distance from the same, and to conveniently collect the wire together when attaching the docking station back to the robot controller.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The invention will be explained in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein figure lashows a docking station attached to a robot controller, figure lbshows a docking station detached from a robot controller.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The invention will be explained in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which figure lashows a docking station attached to a robot controller, figure lbshows a docking station detached from a robot controller.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to figures la and lb, a robot controller 100 is provided with a docking station 110 for a smartphone 120.DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to figures la and lb, a robot controller 100 is provided with a docking station 110 for a smartphone 120.

The docking station 110 comprises a connector plug 130 which is configured to interconnect with a connector socket 140 at the smartphone 120 in order to operatively connect the smartphone 120 with the robot controller 100. The connector plug 130 is also configured to mechanically attach the smartphone 120 to the docking station 110. The docking station 110 further comprises a door 150 which can be closed after the docking station 110 has received the smartphone 120. After closing the door 150 the smartphone 120 within the docking station 110 is substantially protected from the environment. The door 150 can be provided with a suitable 10 15 20 25 30 seal to hermetically isolate the smartphone 120 from the environment. The door 150 is provided with a window 160 which consists of a flexible and transparent film enabling the operation of the smartphone 120 while still protecting the same against dirt. The door 150 is further provided with a lock 170 such that the door 150 can be locked in order to prevent theft of the smartphone 120.The docking station 110 comprises a connector plug 130 which is configured to interconnect with a connector socket 140 at the smartphone 120 in order to operatively connect the smartphone 120 with the robot controller 100. The connector plug 130 is also configured to mechanically attach the smartphone 120 to the docking station 110. The docking station 110 further comprises a door 150 which can be closed after the docking station 110 has received the smartphone 120. After closing the door 150 the smartphone 120 within the docking station 110 is substantially protected from the environment. The door 150 can be provided with a suitable 10 15 20 25 30 seal to hermetically isolate the smartphone 120 from the environment. The door 150 is provided with a window 160 which consists of a flexible and transparent film enabling the operation of the smartphone 120 while still protecting the same against dirt. The door 150 is further provided with a lock 170 such that the door 150 can be locked in order to prevent theft of the smartphone 120.

The docking station 110 is detachably attached to the robot controller 100 such that an operator can hold it in a hand during the use. The docking station 110 is in the detached position still connected to the robot controller 100 by fastening means in the form of a self-reeling wire 180 which limits the distance by which the docking station 110 can be moved away from the robot controller 100. The electrical connectors needed for the operation of the smartphone 120 and communication with the robot controller 100 are integrated with the self-reeling wire 180. Alternatively, the smartphone 110 may communicate with the robot controller 100 wirelessly, and the docking station 110 may comprise electrical contacts which allow charging of a smartphone battery when the docking station 110 is attached to the robot controller 100. In such a case, no electrical connectors are needed to be integrated with the self-reeling wire 180. Furthermore, the docking station 110 may comprise an additional battery and additional means for wireless communication with the robot controller 100.The docking station 110 is detachably attached to the robot controller 100 such that an operator can hold it in a hand during use. The docking station 110 is in the detached position still connected to the robot controller 100 by fastening means in the form of a self-reeling wire 180 which limits the distance by which the docking station 110 can be moved away from the robot controller 100. The electrical connectors needed for the operation of the smartphone 120 and communication with the robot controller 100 are integrated with the self-reeling wire 180. Alternatively, the smartphone 110 may communicate with the robot controller 100 wirelessly, and the docking station 110 may comprise electrical contacts which allow charging of a smartphone battery when the docking station 110 is attached to the robot controller 100. In such a case, no electrical connectors are needed to be integrated with the self-reeling wire 180. Furthermore, the docking station 110 may comprise an additional battery and additional means for wireless communication with the robot controller 100.

The docking station 110 may be configured to receive any customer electronics device suitable for being used as a HMI device. Instead of a smartphone 120 such a suitable customer electronics device may be a mobile phone, a laptop computer or a tablet computer.The docking station 110 may be configured to receive any customer electronics device suitable for being used as an HMI device. Instead of a smartphone 120 such a suitable customer electronics device may be a mobile phone, a laptop computer or a tablet computer.

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1. 0 15 20 25 CLAIMS A robot controller (100) comprising, a docking station (110) configured to receive a consumer electronics device (120), the docking station (110) enabling the consumer electronics device (120) to function as a HMI device between an operator and the robot controller (100) when the consumer electronics device (120) is received by the docking station (110). A robot controller (100) according to claim 1, wherein the docking station (110) comprises attachment means (130) which is configured to mechanically attach the consumer electronics device (120) to the docking station (110) when received by the same. A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) comprises at least one electrical contact (130) which is configured to operatively connect the consumer electronics device (120) with the robot controller (100) when the consumer electronics device (120) is received by the docking station (110). A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) comprises protection means for isolating the consumer electronics device (120) from the environment. A robot controller (100) according to claim 4, wherein the protection means comprises a door (150). A robot controller (100) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the docking station (110) comprises a window (160) through which the consumer electronics device 10 15 20 10. 11. (120) can be operated when being isolated from the environment. A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) comprises a lock (170) for preventing unauthorized removal of the consumer electronics device (120) from the docking station (110). A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) is configured to receive a mobile phone, a smartphone (120), a laptop computer or a tablet computer. A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) is detachably attached to the robot controller (100). A robot controller (100) according to claim 9, wherein the robot controller (100) comprises fastening means which limits the distance by which the docking station (110) can be moved away from the robot controller (100). A robot controller (100) according to claim 10, wherein the fastening means comprises a self-reeling wire (180).1. 0 15 20 25 CLAIMS A robot controller (100) comprising, a docking station (110) configured to receive a consumer electronics device (120), the docking station (110) enabling the consumer electronics device (120) to function as a HMI device between an operator and the robot controller (100) when the consumer electronics device (120) is received by the docking station (110). A robot controller (100) according to claim 1, wherein the docking station (110) comprises attachment means (130) which is configured to mechanically attach the consumer electronics device (120) to the docking station (110) when received by the same. A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) comprises at least one electrical contact (130) which is configured to operatively connect the consumer electronics device (120) with the robot controller (100). when the consumer electronics device (120) is received by the docking station (110). A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) comprises protection means for isolating the consumer electronics device (120) from the environment. A robot controller (100) according to claim 4, wherein the protection means comprises a door (150). A robot controller (100) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the docking station (110) comprises a window (160) through which the consumer electronics device 10 15 20 10. 11. (120) can be operated when being isolated from the environment. A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) comprises a lock (170) for preventing unauthorized removal of the consumer electronics device (120) from the docking station (110). A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) is configured to receive a mobile phone, a smartphone (120), a laptop computer or a tablet computer. A robot controller (100) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the docking station (110) is detachably attached to the robot controller (100). A robot controller (100) according to claim 9, wherein the robot controller (100) comprises fastening means which limits the distance by which the docking station (110) can be moved away from the robot controller (100). A robot controller (100) according to claim 10, wherein the fastening means comprises a self-reeling wire (180).
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