Gripper Accessibility
Design gripping positions and insertion axes for straight, 45°, and 90° geometries.
PHYSICAL AI · SMART FACTORY
A Process Where Robots Assemble Hydraulic Hoses
Component feeding, hose insertion, connection verification, vision inspection, and traceability data can be integrated into one automated cell centered on plugin fittings.
AUTOMATION CONCEPT
A Connection Architecture That Converts
Manual Motions into Robot Sequences
Conventional threaded fittings require multiple actions including alignment, rotation, torque tooling, and reinspection. The plugin method simplifies the process around component alignment and straight insertion, helping reduce the design complexity of robotic automation cells.
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Component Identification
Verify fitting, socket, and hose specifications by barcode or vision
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Automatic Feeding and Alignment
Feeders and jigs maintain a consistent assembly axis
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Insert to a Defined Depth
Use robot position and force data to verify assembly status
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Inspection and Traceability
Link vision, leak-test, and work-history data to the product serial number
DESIGN POINTS
Insertion Verification
Determine complete engagement using position, force, stop pins, or vision markers.
Hose Deformation Control
Control hose bending and reaction forces with jigs to achieve repeatable accuracy.
Quality Data
Store part numbers, process values, and inspection results as production history.
Applications
Specification data and drawings support phased automation for both mass production and high-mix equipment assembly.
Agricultural Hydraulic Lines
Repeated valve and cylinder hose connection processes
Excavator Production
Confined-space assembly around booms, arms, and main valves
Forklift Masts
Connections designed for both hose serviceability and productivity
Wheel Loaders
Equipment production requiring high-pressure lines and repeated assembly