OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002934

Top Module for a Mobile Robot

Published: 2026-09-15T19:16:14.183935Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002934
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Lift Tables and Positioners

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002934
Published 2026-09-15T19:16:14.183935Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002934