---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002934"
title: "Top Module for a Mobile Robot"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:14.183935Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002934"
categories:
  - "lifting-positioning-manipulation/lift-tables-and-positioners"
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  - "b66f7/06"
---

# Top Module for a Mobile Robot

## Abstract

A top module configured to be placed on a mobile robot and be mechanically and electrically connected to the mobile robot is disclosed. The top module comprises a base member resting on the mobile robot, a top plate for receiving one or more objects, and at least one lifting mechanism to elevate the top plate relative to the base member. The lifting mechanism has two arms rotatably attached to one another. One arm is attached to the top plate. The other arm is attached to the base member. An actuator is arranged and configured to provide a force, having a force component extending in a direction parallel to the bottom plate, on a push member having a contact structure bearing against one of the arms.