Device for coupling an assembly tool, such as gripper or similar

Details Device for coupling an assembly tool, such as gripper or similar Device for coupling an assembly tool, such as gripper or similar

1987-02-20

1988-12-13

Weidenfeld, Gil

Metal working

Plural diverse manufacturing apparatus including means for...

With turret mechanism

29 39, 29568, 29739, 901 30, 901 37, 901 41, B23B 3920

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047900539

ABSTRACT:
A device is disclosed for mounting a plurality of assembly tools such as grippers or the like on the end of a robot arm. The device includes a turret head for supporting a plurality of grippers and a turret head support member which is shiftably mounted relative on the end of the robot arm. The turret head is rotatable about an axis at an acute angle to the axis of the robot arm. Two angularly disposed pusher arms are carried by the turret support member and extend into a chamber in the turret head. A shaft extends from the end of the robot arm into an opening in the turret support member. A weight compensating member and a position sensor are mounted in the turret support member for cooperation with the shaft.

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patent: 4682930 (1987-07-01), Hachisu
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