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The mecanum wheel is a wheel design capable of achieving all-round movement. Its unique design enables the robot or vehicle to move in any direction on the ground without changing direction or steering. Omnidirectional mobility is very useful in many fields, especially in robotics and autonomous navigation systems.
The principle of all-round movement of the mecanum wheel is based on its unique wheel design. The mecanum wheel usually consists of multiple small wheels placed diagonally, each surrounded by a space between the teeth. This special design allows the mecanum wheel to achieve omnidirectional movement.
As the mecanum wheel rotates, the teeth of each small wheel create friction with the ground. By properly controlling the rotation speed and direction of each small wheel, the robot or vehicle can achieve movement in any direction. For example, if the front and back wheels rotate at the same speed, the robot will move forward. If the left front and right rear wheels rotate at the same speed, the robot will move to the left. This omnidirectional mobility makes the mecanum wheel an important part of many automated navigation systems.
Small wheels are usually made of materials such as rubber or plastic to obtain sufficient friction. They are usually mounted on metal or plastic hubs to ensure their stability and reliability. It is important to ensure the high quality of the materials and construction of the mecanum wheel to ensure its reliability and durability in a variety of environments.
In addition, mecanum wheels usually need to be used in conjunction with appropriate motors and control systems. The motor is responsible for driving the rotation of the small wheels, while the control system is responsible for calculating and controlling the speed and direction of each small wheel. This combination enables the robot or vehicle to move in various ways to achieve all-round mobility.
Mecanum wheels are widely used in many fields, especially in the field of autonomous navigation and robotics. Here are a few examples of the application of the mecanum wheel:
1. Automatic navigation system: the mecanum wheel can make the automatic navigation vehicle move freely in a small space. For example, in a warehouse or factory, robots in the mecanum wheel can easily shuttle between shelves, enabling efficient logistics operations.
2. Medical devices: mecanum wheels can be applied to medical devices, such as surgical robots. By using the mecanum wheel, the surgical robot can perform accurate and precise movement in the operating room, providing a better operating environment for the doctor.
3. Service robots: The mecanum wheel can also be applied to service robots, such as guide robots or home assistant robots. These robots can take advantage of the omnidirectional mobility of the mecanum wheel to provide effective services in a variety of environments.
4. Education and Research: mecanum rounds are also very popular in education and research. Students and researchers can use the mecanum wheel to build their own robots and learn and investigate the principles and applications of omnidirectional mobility.
| Model | M15-150 | M20-500 | M25-1000 | M31-2500 | M50-4000 |
| Measured diameter(mm) | 151(6”) | 203(8”) | 314(12”) | 406(16") | 508(20”) |
| Width(mm) | 75 | 105 | 158 | 209 | 255 |
| Pour round number(PC) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Bearing type | Sliding bearing | Needle bearing | |||
| Roller material | Polyurethane (PU) | ||||
| Wheel hub material | 45 # steel | Aviation aluminum 7075 | |||
| Roller core material | 45 # steel | Aviation aluminum 7075 | |||
| Wheel hub surface treatment | Electro nickelling | Surface anodizing | |||
| Type of connection | Shaft cover + keyway | Flange | |||
| Dead weight(kg) | 4.15 | 13.16 | 45 | 45.5 | 87.5 |
| Single wheel load(kg) | 150 | 500 | 1000 | 2500 | 4000 |
| Four wheel load(kg) | 500 | 1500 | 3500 | 8000 | 130000 |
| Note: the above parameters are for reference only, according to the actual signed technical agreement configuration prevail, can undertake non-standard customization. | |||||