Brother Industries had five patents in robotics during Q4 2023. The patent filed by Brother Industries Ltd in Q4 2023 describes a machine tool with a rotating portion, first arm, second arm with an end effector, single power source, and switching mechanism to switch power between rotating portion and second arm. The second arm can rotate around a second axis intersecting the first axis. GlobalData’s report on Brother Industries gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Brother Industries grant share with robotics as a theme is 0% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Machine tool (Patent ID: US20230330798A1)
The patent filed by Brother Industries Ltd. describes a machine tool with a unique design that includes a rotating portion, a first arm, a second arm supporting an end effector, a single power source, and a switching mechanism to switch power supply between the rotating portion and the second arm. The second arm is capable of rotating around a second axis that intersects the first axis, allowing for versatile movement and operation.
The machine tool also includes a supporting portion, a transmission mechanism, a driving gear, and a clutch to facilitate the switching of power supply destinations. Additionally, the transmission mechanism consists of a second rotating portion, intermediate shafts, and gear mechanisms with varying reduction ratios to ensure efficient power transmission. The design of the machine tool allows for a cover to protect the rotating and arm components, with the power source located outside the cover for safety and accessibility. The switching mechanism can utilize a transmission gear unit with four bevel gears or a planetary gear unit for effective power distribution.
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