DEWBOT XIV Intake
From DEW Robotics
DEWBOT XIV's roller claw assembly's requirements are:
- Able to passively capture Power Cubes (without having to open claw)
- Power Cube self-aligns inside claw
- Also able to open claw for capture and release
- Able to eject Power Cube with rollers
- Able to capture cubes in any orientation
- Securely transfer Power Cubes without loss
- Accurately place Power Cubes on stacks of cubes on Scale
Roller Claw
The Roller Claw comprises:
- A Claw Body mounting (2) Roller Drives, (2) Pneumatic Cylinders to articulate Roller Arms, (2) Fiberglass Arms to connect to the Arm Rotation Drive on the Arm Carriage, and Pivoting/Mounting/Drive means for (2) Roller Claw Arms.
- (2) Articulated Roller Claw Arms each terminating in a pair of 4" Compliant Wheels (AndyMark am-3480s) on a 1/2" Hex Shaft
- (2) Roller drives and drive transmissions
