Computer controlled reconfigurable part fixture mechanism

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1995-08-04

1998-03-24

Davis, George B.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

395 82, 395 83, 395 96, 395 99, 36447424, G05B 1132, G05B 1942

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057321949

ABSTRACT:
A computer controlled reconfigurable fixture mechanism having a base, rotatively and pivotably supporting a plurality of fixture linkages. Each linkage has at least two arms connected by a wrist assembly. The wrist assemblies are motor-driven and permit the arms to be rotated and pivoted relative to each other and to the base. A control computer includes a keyboard. Using a keyboard an operator can individually move the arms to a desired location and orientation. Angle sensors associated with each wrist assembly generate feedback signals indicative of the current configuration of the linkages which can be stored in the control computer. The computer can generate position signals for each linkage to return them to the stored configuration. The control computer may also use the physical data of the part generated by a CAD system to configure the linkages to hold the part at the desired location and orientation.

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