Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Patent
1988-02-16
1989-07-18
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
901 22, 901 23, 901 28, B25J 1700, B25J 1806
Patent
active
048481793
ABSTRACT:
A multidigit arm contains a plurality of sections, each of which is positionable angularly and spatially to a predetermined degree with respect to an adjacent section. Control means are provided for selectively individually positioning each section within said arm with respect to an adjacent section, such control means including actuator means positioned within and carried by and between the arm sections. The arm may be formed into a variety of curves and position the arm end at a variety of positions.
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Goldman Ronald M.
Goldstein Sol L.
Herrmann Allan D.
TRW Inc.
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