Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Reexamination Certificate
2004-01-16
2009-10-06
Joyce, William C (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
C074S490030, C074S490050, C901S023000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07597025
ABSTRACT:
An articulated robot capable of reducing dead space while maintaining a wide operating area and simplifying a power transmission system necessary for moving each joint. A plurality of joint arms A1to A7are connected via first rotating shafts15, 15A, and15B as horizontal rotating shafts and via second rotating shafts32, 32A, and32B as inclined rotating shafts alternately. A motor M for driving the rotating shaft and a speed-reducing mechanism are provided for each rotating shaft.
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Nakamura Hisanori
Narita Hideo
Ohkura Morihiko
Shirai Masato
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
Joyce William C
Kawasaki Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Toyota Jidosha & Kabushiki Kaisha
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