Konstrukční principy energeticky úsporné mezioperační dopravy

Abstract

The presented dissertation deals with the design solution of an inter-operational transport with a focus on reducing energy requirements. The solution to this problem is based on the study of the historical development of assembly lines, the lean manufacturing and the Japanese mechanical robots. Mostly the study of these robots called Karakuri was a source of design solutions for simple mechanisms. This information, together with a description of the current state of the art, serves as initial requirements for the design solution. The requirements for the energy reduction can be achieved by using new efficient technologies or by replacing complex solutions with simple mechanisms. The thesis deals with the possibilities of the utilization of the laws of physics for a design of the inter- operational transport. Examples of these laws and principles used as the design solution are the law of gravity, an inclined plane or a lever mechanism using counterweights. The thesis describes the design solutions of individual sub-members, which are solved using simple mechanisms and physical laws, with a goal to eliminate energy requirements. The concept of these solutions is done in such away, that they can serve as instructions for solving similar problems. The basic design principles described in this work led to the construction of a prototype transport system based on simple mechanisms. This prototype was used to verify the theoretical assumptions with subsequent optimization.