Coupling method and apparatus for use with robotic devices and t

Details Coupling method and apparatus for use with robotic devices and t Coupling method and apparatus for use with robotic devices and t

1986-10-28

1989-09-19

Kundrat, Andrew V.

Joints and connections

With adjunctive protector, broken parts retainer, repair,...

Position or guide means

403322, 403330, B25G 300

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048675954

ABSTRACT:
The elements making up robotic devices such as the basic robot and driving device, arms, manipulators and the like are coupled together by a novel coupling device, including a coupling device actuator mounted within an element holder for receiving the element and activating the coupling device mounted upon the element typically comprised of a pair of arms spring biased toward a locking position. The element holder is provided with a location for receiving the element and a pair of activating arms which move the locking arms between the locked and unlocked position. The receiving element has a groove for receiving the locking arms and preferably a female socket for receiving a projection on the end of the element having the locking arms. The element to be connected is normally maintained in the holder with the activators energized to retain the locking arms in the open position. The robot is moved to the holder and its element is inserted into the connecting element within the holder. The activating arms are de-energized, releasing the locking arms to enter into the locking groove. The locking arms are retained in this position by biasing springs. The proper orientation of the interconnected elements maybe maintained by the cross-sectional shape of the female socket and cooperating projection, by the arrangement of the locking arm receiving grooves, or both.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1876103 (1932-09-01), Trogner
Brochure entitled Quick Change Adaptors of EOA Systems Inc.
Brochure entitled X Change Model 40 Product Data Sheets of Rotobics.

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