Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Specific application of pressure responsive control system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Dougherty, Thomas M. (Department: 2834)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Specific application of pressure responsive control system
C700S245000, C700S260000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07031807
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a safety device for apparatuses having parts freely movable in space, particularly handling equipment such as industrial robots or driverless transportation means, as well as a method for securing such apparatuses by means of such a safety device. The apparatuses have switching means which in the case of a collision of the moving parts with persons or objects emit a control signal through which the moving parts can be stopped or an emergency program can be started up, which brings about a movement sequence opposing the approach movement. The invention is characterized in that the safety device is constructed in the form of a tactile sensor system formed from optical waveguides and located on moving parts of the apparatus.
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Heiligensetzer Peter
Steininger Fritz
Dougherty Thomas M.
KUKA Roboter GmbH
McGlew & Tuttle PC
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