Mechanical breakers with automatic resetting feature
Systems and methods for mechanical breakers with automatic resetting features and related systems. In one embodiment, an example breaker assembly includes a base portion having a backplate having a fixed position, a spring coupled to the backplate, and a first bracket configured to receive a securing member, where the securing member secures the spring to the first bracket. The breaker assembly may include a pivot portion configured to pivot with respect to the base portion, the pivot portion having a second bracket having a detent surface configured to engage the securing member when the breaker assembly is in a default position, and a member coupled to the pivot portion. The pivot portion pivots with respect to the base portion based at least in part on a force applied to the member, and the pivot portion returns to the default position automatically when the force is no longer applied.
1 . A system comprising:
a robotic gantry; and
a breaker assembly coupled to the robotic gantry, the breaker assembly comprising:
a base portion comprising:
a backplate having a fixed position;
a spring coupled to the backplate; and
a first bracket configured to receive a securing member;
a pivot portion configured to pivot with respect to the base portion, the pivot portion comprising:
a second bracket having a detent surface configured to engage the securing member when the breaker assembly is in a default position;
a member coupled to the pivot portion; and
a hook coupled to the member;
wherein the pivot portion pivots with respect to the base portion based at least in part on a force applied to the member, and wherein the pivot portion returns to the default position automatically when the force is no longer applied to the member.
2 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a proximity sensor disposed adjacent to the pivot portion;
wherein the robotic gantry is configured to pause motion based at least in part on feedback from the proximity sensor.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the second bracket comprises symmetrical curved surfaces adjacent to the detent surface, and wherein the pivot portion is configured to pivot in both an upwards direction and a downwards direction relative to the base portion.
4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the backplate comprises a raised portion along a lower surface of the backplate, and wherein the base portion further comprises a support surface having a groove configured to receive the raised portion of the backplate.
5 . A breaker assembly comprising:
a base portion comprising:
a backplate having a fixed position;
a spring coupled to the backplate; and
a first bracket configured to receive a securing member;
a pivot portion configured to pivot with respect to the base portion, the pivot portion comprising:
a second bracket having a detent surface configured to engage the securing member when the breaker assembly is in a default position; and
a member coupled to the pivot portion;
wherein the pivot portion pivots with respect to the base portion based at least in part on a force applied to the member, and wherein the pivot portion returns to the default position automatically when the force is no longer applied to the member.
6 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , further comprising:
a hook coupled to the member.
7 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , wherein the second bracket comprises symmetrical curved surfaces adjacent to the detent surface.
8 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , wherein the pivot portion is configured to pivot in both an upwards direction and a downwards direction relative to the base portion.
9 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , wherein the backplate comprises an extended portion along a lower surface of the backplate, and wherein the base portion further comprises a support surface having a groove configured to receive the extended portion of the backplate.
10 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , wherein a force required to pivot the pivot portion is modifiable based at least in part on a geometry of the detent surface.
11 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , wherein a spring preload value of the spring is modifiable via modifying a distance between the first bracket and the backplate.
12 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , wherein the securing member is a rolling member disposed laterally across the first bracket, and wherein the detent surface engages a body of the rolling member when the breaker assembly is in a default position.
13 . The breaker assembly of claim 5 , further comprising:
a pivot member coupled to the support surface, wherein the pivot member is configured to pivot with respect to the support surface, and wherein the first bracket is coupled to the pivot member and configured to move relative to the pivot member.
14 . The breaker assembly of claim 13 , wherein the breaker assembly is coupled to a robotic gantry configured to move in a vertical direction, the breaker assembly further comprising:
a proximity sensor disposed adjacent to the pivot portion;
wherein the robotic gantry is configured to pause motion based at least in part on feedback from the proximity sensor.
15 . A system comprising:
a robotic gantry; and
a breaker assembly coupled to the robotic gantry, the breaker assembly comprising:
a base portion comprising:
a backplate having a fixed position;
a spring coupled to the backplate; and
a first bracket configured to receive a securing member;
a pivot portion configured to pivot with respect to the base portion, the pivot portion comprising:
a second bracket having a detent surface configured to engage the securing member when the breaker assembly is in a default position; and
a member coupled to the pivot portion;
wherein the pivot portion pivots with respect to the base portion based at least in part on a force applied to the member, and wherein the pivot portion returns to the default position automatically when the force is no longer applied to the member.
16 . The system of claim 15 , further comprising:
a proximity sensor disposed adjacent to the pivot portion;
wherein the robotic gantry is configured to pause motion based at least in part on feedback from the proximity sensor.
17 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the second bracket comprises symmetrical curved surfaces adjacent to the detent surface.
18 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the backplate comprises an extended portion along a lower surface of the backplate, and wherein the base portion further comprises a support surface having a groove configured to receive the extended portion of the backplate.
19 . The system of claim 15 , wherein a spring preload value of the spring is modifiable via modifying a distance between the first bracket and the backplate, and wherein a force required to pivot the pivot portion is modifiable based at least in part on a geometry of the detent surface.
20 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the securing member is a rolling member disposed laterally across the first bracket, and wherein the detent surface engages a body of the rolling member when the breaker assembly is in a default position.