Subaru had four patents in robotics during Q1 2024. Subaru Corp filed a patent for a fastener apparatus that is welded to a workpiece using a fastener attaching device. The apparatus includes fasteners joined together to form a rod body. Another patent involves an aircraft control system with rule setting, reinforcement learning, evaluation, and pilot information generation parts. The system uses initial decision making results to set rules for subsequent decision making, acquires learning results through reinforcement learning, and generates information to support aircraft pilots. GlobalData’s report on Subaru gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Subaru had no grants in robotics as a theme in Q1 2024.
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Application: Fastener apparatus, fastener attaching device using the fastener apparatus, and fastener attaching method using the fastener attaching device (Patent ID: US20240100619A1)
The patent filed by Subaru Corp describes a fastener apparatus designed to be welded to a workpiece using a fastener attaching device. The fastener apparatus consists of fasteners aligned in the same direction and connected via a separable fragile portion to create a rod body. The fastener attaching device, which is affixed to the end of a manipulator of a robot, is responsible for welding the fasteners to the workpiece by providing current. It includes a rod body holder to accommodate and secure the rod body with the fasteners, as well as a clamping member to clamp the rod body from its periphery.
The method outlined in the patent for attaching the fasteners involves holding the rod body with the rod body holder, clamping it with the clamping member, exposing the end of a fastener, welding the fastener to the workpiece, revealing the fragile portion, and finally separating the rod body at the fragile portion by manipulating the robot. The separation process can be achieved by either cutting the fragile portion with force applied by the manipulator or fuse-cutting it by allowing current to flow between the attached fastener and the clamping member. This innovative approach to fastener attachment offers a practical and efficient solution for welding operations in manufacturing processes.
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