DEWBOT XI Intake System
From DEW Robotics
Like DEWBOT X's Roller Frame, this simple yet versatile system performed multiple roles in competition, including:
Functions
- Pulling/guiding RCs into the robot lift
- Stabilizing RCs for transport once acquired
- Pulling/guiding totes into the robot
- Aligning totes on the floor to lift position
- Preventing first Human Player Station tote from landing its side
- Aligning first Human Player Station tote to lift position
- Aiding correct alignment of subsequent totes loaded from the human player station
- Correcting any subsequent tote misalignments which may occur
- Stabilizing the tote/RC stack during transport and scoring
Design
The system is comprised of the following components:
- A pair of Intake Arms with Intake Wheels
- A robot floor shaped to align totes drawn into the robot for lifting
- A pair of fiberglass rods anchored to the robot floor and passing through holes in the lift positioned to prevent totes from sliding too far back for correct lift alignment
Intake Arms
Intake Arms are 1" x 2" x 1/8" wall rectangular 6061 Al tubing. Axle bearing holes are drilled along the centerline of the 2" face 14.96 in apart: 1.125" holes at the pivot point for 1/2" flanged bearings; 7/8" holes at the wheel end for 3/8" flanged bearings.