Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems
Patent
1992-07-31
1993-06-08
Huppert, Michael S.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
74106, 414680, 901 15, 901 27, B25J 1800
Patent
active
052169308
ABSTRACT:
A device with a pivoting work arm for carrying and positioning a tool which is moved by a modified Watts linkage powered by a linear actuator having a true straight line motion. The modified Watts linkage has relatively short links resulting in the center of the middle link following an arcuate path. The center of the middle link is drivingly connected to the linear actuator by a pivoting link or a cam. To provide shock absorption for the work arm as it reaches its fully extended position, the modified Watts linkage is coupled to a follower arm yieldably biased by a spring.
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Huppert Michael S.
Litton Industrial Automation Systems Inc.
Underwood Donald W.
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