Articulated rack for actuation of a robotic drawer

    公开(公告)号:US11406185B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-09

    申请号:US17358038

    申请日:2021-06-25

    Abstract: According to one aspect, an actuator of a robotic drawer is disclosed. The actuator may include a plurality of articulation components that form an articulated rack. The actuator may include a plurality of pins each coupled to an exterior of one of the plurality of articulation components. The actuator may include a transformer box coupled to a pinion and configured to move along an exterior of the articulated rack as the pinion moves along the surface. The transformer box may include a first guide configured to apply a first force to an arm of each of the pins as the transformer box moves in a first direction. The first force may cause the pin to rotate in a first rotational direction until the arm is fitted into a cam of the articulated rack such that adjacent articulation components are held in a fixed position, causing the articulated rack to extend.

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