US 11,958,186 B2
Structural member of robot, robot, and associated manufacturing method
Zhiqiang Tao, Beijing (CN); Hao Gu, Shanghai (CN); Shanghua Li, Västerås (SE); Cuicui Su, Beijing (CN); Weidong Zhou, Beijing (CN); Jiansheng Chen, Beijing (CN); and Shaobo Xie, Beijing (CN)
Assigned to ABB SCHWEIZ AG, Baden (CH)
Filed by ABB Schweiz AG, Baden (CH)
Filed on Sep. 8, 2020, as Appl. No. 17/014,093.
Application 17/014,093 is a continuation of application No. PCT/CN2018/103367, filed on Aug. 30, 2018.
Prior Publication US 2020/0398444 A1, Dec. 24, 2020
Int. Cl. B25J 19/00 (2006.01); A61L 2/238 (2006.01); B25J 9/00 (2006.01); B29C 45/00 (2006.01); B29C 64/106 (2017.01); B33Y 80/00 (2015.01)
CPC B25J 19/0087 (2013.01) [A61L 2/238 (2013.01); B25J 9/0012 (2013.01); B29C 45/0001 (2013.01); B29C 64/106 (2017.08); B33Y 80/00 (2014.12)] 23 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A structural member of a robot, wherein the structural member is adapted to be exposed to an environment and bear a mechanical load, the structural member comprises:
a plastic matrix; and
an antimicrobial additive mixed with the plastic matrix comprising:
a first antimicrobial additive,
wherein the first antimicrobial additive is a metal ion antimicrobial additive comprising silver ion and copper ion, and wherein the first antimicrobial additive further comprises a first carrier comprising zeolite and glass, for coupling with the metal ion antimicrobial additive, and
wherein a content of the first antimicrobial additive in the structural member is in a range of 0.5-5 wt %, and
a second antimicrobial additive,
wherein the second antimicrobial additive is an inorganic oxide antimicrobial additive and comprises a photo catalyst comprising zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.