Mechanical Designer

Robot Trailer and Hitch

Made for ICOR Technology, the trailer and hitch were designed for a roving robot to carry accessories a long distance away from its operator.

Functionality

Functionality

The robot could release the trailer at a desired location by lowering the screw drive. Brakes would activate on the trailer once the front end touched the ground.

Part Selection

Part Selection

Due to the presence of the on-site machine shop, the majority of the in-house parts were made from machined metal. The body is the sole sheet metal part. Pre-made components were primarily selected from parts that were standard to other products in the ICOR line.