Bayerische Motoren Werke had 16 patents in robotics during Q4 2023. BMW has developed a handling device for manufacturing environments that includes a manufacturing apparatus for additive manufacturing, a robot device, and a transport device. The robot device can interact with the manufacturing apparatus and is detachably coupled to the transport device, allowing for easy transportation to different workstations. GlobalData’s report on Bayerische Motoren Werke gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Bayerische Motoren Werke grant share with robotics as a theme is 56% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Handling device for a manufacturing environment (Patent ID: US20230339105A1)
The patent filed by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG describes a handling device for a manufacturing environment that includes a manufacturing apparatus for additive manufacturing, a robot device, a transport device, and a coupling device to detachably connect the robot device to the transport device. The transport device is designed to transport the robot device to workstations and uncouple it using the coupling device. The handling device allows for efficient movement and interaction of the robot device within the manufacturing environment.
Additionally, the handling device includes features such as a lifting device to transport the robot device, automatedly controlled vehicles as the transport device, pick-up and positioning devices for efficient handling, and a position-detecting device to track the location of the robot device. The patent also covers the integration of interfaces for connecting the robot device to external sources and securing devices to ensure stability during operation. Furthermore, the patent extends to a manufacturing environment with multiple manufacturing apparatuses and the incorporation of the described handling device for enhanced productivity and flexibility in additive manufacturing processes.
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