Intelligent, self-contained robotic hand

Details Intelligent, self-contained robotic hand Intelligent, self-contained robotic hand

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Kramer, Dean J. (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Pivoted jaws

C294S907000, C901S038000, C901S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10672888

ABSTRACT:
A robotic device has a base and at least one finger having at least two links that are connected in series on rotary joints with at least two degrees of freedom. A brushless motor and an associated controller are located at each joint to produce a rotational movement of a link. Wires for electrical power and communication serially connect the controllers in a distributed control network. A network operating controller coordinates the operation of the network, including power distribution. At least one, but more typically two to five, wires interconnect all the controllers through one or more joints. Motor sensors and external world sensors monitor operating parameters of the robotic hand. The electrical signal output of the sensors can be input anywhere on the distributed control network. V-grooves on the robotic hand locate objects precisely and assist in gripping. The hand is sealed, immersible and has electrical connections through the rotary joints for anodizing in a single dunk without masking. In various forms, this intelligent, self-contained, dexterous hand, or combinations of such hands, can perform a wide variety of object gripping and manipulating tasks, as well as locomotion and combinations of locomotion and gripping.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2567066 (1951-09-01), Goldman
patent: 4367891 (1983-01-01), Wauer et al.
patent: 4779031 (1988-10-01), Arends et al.
patent: 4821594 (1989-04-01), Rosheim et al.
patent: 4903536 (1990-02-01), Salisbury, Jr. et al.
patent: 4937759 (1990-06-01), Vold
patent: 4957320 (1990-09-01), Ulrich
patent: 4975856 (1990-12-01), Vold et al.
patent: 5046375 (1991-09-01), Salisbury, Jr. et al.
patent: 5155423 (1992-10-01), Karlen et al.
patent: 5159218 (1992-10-01), Murry et al.
patent: 5207114 (1993-05-01), Salisbury, Jr. et al.
patent: 5280983 (1994-01-01), Maydan et al.
patent: 5309349 (1994-05-01), Kwan
patent: 5327790 (1994-07-01), Levin et al.
patent: 5346351 (1994-09-01), Priolo et al.
patent: D351849 (1994-10-01), Cheung et al.
patent: D352050 (1994-11-01), Ulrich et al.
patent: 5388480 (1995-02-01), Townsend
patent: 5501498 (1996-03-01), Ulrich
patent: 5912541 (1999-06-01), Bigler et al.
patent: 5967580 (1999-10-01), Rosheim
patent: 6049474 (2000-04-01), Platnic
patent: 6517132 (2003-02-01), Matsuda et al.
patent: 6817641 (2004-11-01), Singleton, Jr.
Michael Puttre, “Space-age Robots Come Down To Earth,”Mechanical Engineering, pp. 88-89 (Jan. 1995).
Advertisement, Barrett Hand,IEEE Robotics&Automation Magazine, (Mar. 1994).
Barrett Technology, Inc., BH8-250 BarrettHand Information Sheets (2 pages).
Barrett Technology Inc., BarrettHand BH8-200 Electrical Interface Specifications.
CPU Board and Motor Board Component Size Specification Sheets for Barrett Hand (1993).
Barrett Technology, Inc, Final Report, Contract NAS9-18642, “Design of an Integrated Arm/Wrist/Hand System for Whole-Arm Manipulation,” pp. 1, 23, 24, 28 and 29, (Jun. 1, 1994).
Barrett Technology Inc., “Tiny Motor Provides High Precision,”Mechanical Engineering, p. 36, (Apr. 1995).
Adept Technology, Inc., Specification Sheets for Adept FireBlox-1™ Control Module, (4 pages), and Adept fireBlox-1™ Ordering Information (1 page).
Texas Instruments Europe, “There Phase Current Measurements Using a Single Line Resistor on the TMS320F240,” Literature No. BPRA077 (May 1998).
Robotics Research Corporation, “Dexterous Maniipulators and Advanced Control Systems,” (7 pages); Website: http://www.robotics-research.com/.
Amtec GmbH, “PowerCube: Rotary and Linear Actuators, Robotic Components, Handling Systems,” Website: http://www.amtec-robotics.com/.
J.T. Boys, “Novel Current Sensor for PWM AC Drives,”IEE Proceedings, vol. 135, Pt. B, No. 1, pp. 27-32 (Jan. 1988).
R.C. Kavanagh, J.M.D. Murphy and M.G. Egan, “Innovative Current Sensing For Brushless DC Drives,” IEE PEVD Conf. Publ., pp. 354-357 (1988).
Intellico, Inc., Specification Sheets for Intellimotor™ Series (1990).
AllMotion Inc., News Release, “Worlds Smallest Servo Drive from AllMotion Inc.,” Website: http://www.allmotion.com/EZSV10pressrelease.htm.
AllMotion Inc., AllMotion Stepper Drive, Stepper Controller, Servo Controller, Server Drive, and Servo Motor Controller and Driver. Website: http://www.allmotion.com.
Carts Zone, “Speed Controller Info, Alltrax DCX 400 Speed Controller,” Website: http://www.cartszone.com/400.html.
Alltrax, Inc., “DCX 300 and 400 amp Separtely Exited Motor Controllers,” Website: http://www.alltraxinc.com/old/DCX%20300%20&%204.00.htm.
Castle Creations, Brochure “Phoenix-25™ Brushless Motor Control” (2003).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Intelligent, self-contained robotic hand does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Intelligent, self-contained robotic hand, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Intelligent, self-contained robotic hand will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3765230