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CONCEPT 006 // Robotics & AutomationCYCLOIDAL ROBOTIC JOINT ACTUATOR

AXON / JOINT 01

High-torque cycloidal robotic joint actuator with integrated optical encoder

IN PLAIN ENGLISH:

A heavy-duty cycloidal robotic joint actuator built with zero-backlash gearing for high-torque robotic arms.

CRITICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT:Cycloidal Robotic Joint Actuator
MATERIAL:4340 Alloy Steel, 7075-T6 Aluminum, Silicon Nitride
DIMENSIONS:Diameter 94.0 mm × Depth 58.0 mm (Hollow bore: 22.0 mm)
TOLERANCE:Cycloid pin profile tolerance ±0.005 mm (5 microns)
SOFTWARE:SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, KeyShot
02 // PHYSICAL CONTEXT

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.

03 // SCULPTING

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.

SURFACE CONTINUITY

G2/G3 Curvature

TOOLING DRAFT

1.5° Minimum

SPLIT PARTING LINE

Zero Visual Seam

04 // PARAMETRIC CAD

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.

ENGINEERED BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM EXCERPT)
PART NOCOMPONENT NAMEMATERIALFABRICATION PROCESSQTY
AXN-06-HOUStator Outer Housing7075-T6 Aluminium5-Axis Turning + Hard Anodize1
AXN-06-CAMEccentric Camshaft Input4340 Alloy SteelCNC Turn-Mill + Case Harden1
AXN-06-CYCDual Cycloidal Discs4340 Alloy SteelWire EDM + DLC Coating2
AXN-06-BRGCrossed-Roller Output BearingChrome Steel SUJ2Superfinish Raceways1
AXN-06-ENCMagnetic Absolute Encoder RingFerrite / PCBPrecision Magnetized Track1
06 // EXPLODED SYSTEM

AXIAL ASSEMBLY EXPLOSION.

SCRUBBABLE 3D ENGINE
AXON / JOINT 01 // EXPLOSION SCRUBBER
30% SEPARATION
AXIS: Z-DISPLACEMENT
BOM CORRELATION: SYNCHRONIZED
0% COLLAPSED (SOLID ASSEMBLY)100% MAXIMUM DISPLACEMENT
L-01+130mm Z
Output Mounting Flange
Crossed-roller bearing output capable of supporting 5000N thrust load.
L-02+70mm Z
Dual 180° Cycloidal Discs
Opposed disc configuration for dynamic rotational balance.
L-030mm Datum
Needle Roller Pin Ring
Precision ground pins engaging cycloidal lobed teeth.
L-04-60mm Z
Eccentric High-Speed Input
Driven by frameless BLDC torque motor.
L-05-120mm Z
High-Resolution Encoder Base
20-bit absolute optical/magnetic feedback loop.
08 // MANUFACTURING 2D

DIMENSIONED BLUEPRINT & GD&T.

Standardized orthographic views, datum reference frames (A/B/C), and bilateral tolerances.

DRAWING NO: LOP-DWG-006-001STANDARD: ASME Y14.5-2018
PRIMARY DATUM A
Milled Base Plane (Flatness 0.015)

Primary mounting datum for physical fabrication and inspection.

SECONDARY DATUM B
Perimeter Alignment Bore (⌀2.00 H7)

Controls radial and rotational fit between mating housings.

CRITICAL INSPECTION CRITERIA:
• 100% CMM inspection on all critical mating interfaces (Ra 0.4 µm max).
• Thread pull-out verification to withstand design torque loads.
• Material certification: Raw stock material mill test reports (MTR) required.
09 // MANUFACTURING HANDOFF

DELIVERABLE CAD ARTIFACTS INCLUDED.

FORMATS: .STEP .SLDASM .DWG .PDF 8K-EXR
Full Mechanical Assembly CAD (.STEP / .SLDASM)
Kinematic Motion Simulation & Gear Mesh Verification
Exploded Sub-Assembly Diagrams with Bill of Materials
Bearing Pre-load & Precision Tolerance Blueprints
Mechanism Cutaway Illustrations & FEA Stress Maps
Technical Service & Maintenance Documentation

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