Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation

Publication ID: 24-11858124_0007_PTD

Published: October 29, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced New Applications & Use Cases Technical Implementation,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11858124_0007_PTD, Published October 29, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11858124_0007_PTD

This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,858,124.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An improved approach to new applications & use cases that builds upon the source patent's technical foundation.

Background and Problem Solved

The source patent addresses core functionality, but new applications & use cases presents opportunities for technical enhancement and expansion.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive technical system that implements new applications & use cases enhancements while maintaining compatibility with the original patent's architecture. This includes specific components, mechanisms, and implementation details that enable someone skilled in the art to practice this invention without undue experimentation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

Introduces new technical features and approaches that were not present in the source patent, specifically targeting new applications & use cases improvements.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Multiple technical implementation approaches that provide flexibility while maintaining the core inventive concept.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

Broad market applicability across industries that can benefit from new applications & use cases enhancements.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
B	B25	B25J15/0475

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical engineering, specifically robotic gripping systems and quick-change tool interfaces, involving precision mechanical coupling mechanisms for industrial and automation applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer with expertise in robotic end effectors, tool interfaces, and precision mechanical coupling systems, possessing knowledge of machining techniques, mechanical design principles, and industrial automation technologies

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable engineering extensions of the source patent's quick-change system architecture. The fundamental mechanical coupling principles remain consistent, with the PTD introducing incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize tool exchange mechanisms for new applications and use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Ball catch mechanism for temporarily fixing exchange tools in a receiving part

PTD Variation

Enhanced ball catch design with modified contact geometries and engagement configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify ball catch geometries to improve retention and alignment, as mechanical interface optimization is a routine design consideration in precision coupling systems

Source Patent Element

Perpendicular tool insertion direction relative to symmetry axis

PTD Variation

Alternative insertion angles and multi-directional coupling interfaces

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring different tool engagement geometries represents a predictable design variation that would be obvious to a skilled engineer seeking to expand system compatibility and flexibility

Source Patent Element

Gripper jaw quick-change system with modular exchange tools

PTD Variation

Extended application of modular tool interface to new industrial and robotic contexts

Obviousness Reasoning

Adapting a known mechanical coupling approach to different technical domains is a standard engineering practice that would be considered obvious by a person skilled in the art

Source Patent Element

Symmetrical sleeve design with press ball engagement mechanism

PTD Variation

Refined press ball geometry and enhanced contact surface configurations

Obviousness Reasoning

Incremental improvements to mechanical interface geometries represent predictable engineering iterations that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking performance optimization

Source Patent Element

Quick-change system with dimensional constraints between symmetry axes

PTD Variation

Expanded range of acceptable geometric tolerances and alignment parameters

Obviousness Reasoning

Exploring alternative dimensional relationships within established mechanical coupling principles constitutes a routine design optimization that would be obvious to a PHOSITA

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 103, the technical variations disclosed herein would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention, with reasonable expectation of success, based on the teachings of US Patent 11858124. The published technical disclosure demonstrates that the claimed subject matter represents predictable engineering variations within the established technological framework of precision mechanical coupling systems.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,858,124
Title	Quick-change system for gripper jaws
Assignee(s)	Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG