Drive unit and method for using the drive unit to control a...

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Robot control

C700S096000, C700S097000, C700S100000, C700S165000, C700S169000, C700S247000, C370S368000, C370S369000, C073S862270

Reexamination Certificate

active

06973372

ABSTRACT:
A drive unit for a machine, in particular a machine-tool, robot and the like, is described. The drive unit has several components, and each component has at least one associated component-specific function, and a uniform communication module that forms an interface with the other components. The interfaces of the various components can be connected by logical point-to-point connections or via a bus. Each component is designated with a particular type, and the communication between the components uses a type-specific communication protocol. A least one of the components is a hierarchically superior component.

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