AXON / JOINT 01
High-torque cycloidal robotic joint actuator with integrated optical encoder
A heavy-duty cycloidal robotic joint actuator built with zero-backlash gearing for high-torque robotic arms.
THE PHYSICAL PROBLEM.
Standard robotic harmonic drives are fragile under sudden impact loads, while conventional planetary gearboxes suffer from unacceptable mechanical backlash.
AXON / JOINT 01 is an integrated dual-stage cycloidal disc gearbox with 40:1 reduction, distributing shock loads across 60% of the pin contact points simultaneously.
FORM DEVELOPMENT & CLASS-A SURFACES.
Every chamfer and structural rib is sculpted to minimize rotational inertia while preserving torsional rigidity under 120 N·m peak impact torques.
G2/G3 Curvature
1.5° Minimum
Zero Visual Seam
SOLID CAD ARCHITECTURE.
Modeled with extreme 5-micron precision. Pin spacing, eccentric cam profiles, and crossed-roller bearing raceways are fully parameterized for custom reduction ratios.
A 22mm continuous central hollow bore allows high-voltage motor power and ethernet lines to pass directly through the axis of rotation without cable tangling.
| PART NO | COMPONENT NAME | MATERIAL | FABRICATION PROCESS | QTY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXN-06-HOU | Stator Outer Housing | 7075-T6 Aluminium | 5-Axis Turning + Hard Anodize | 1 |
| AXN-06-CAM | Eccentric Camshaft Input | 4340 Alloy Steel | CNC Turn-Mill + Case Harden | 1 |
| AXN-06-CYC | Dual Cycloidal Discs | 4340 Alloy Steel | Wire EDM + DLC Coating | 2 |
| AXN-06-BRG | Crossed-Roller Output Bearing | Chrome Steel SUJ2 | Superfinish Raceways | 1 |
| AXN-06-ENC | Magnetic Absolute Encoder Ring | Ferrite / PCB | Precision Magnetized Track | 1 |
AXIAL ASSEMBLY EXPLOSION.
DIMENSIONED BLUEPRINT & GD&T.
Standardized orthographic views, datum reference frames (A/B/C), and bilateral tolerances.
Primary mounting datum for physical fabrication and inspection.
Controls radial and rotational fit between mating housings.
DELIVERABLE CAD ARTIFACTS INCLUDED.
OTHER SPECULATIVE CONCEPTS.
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