Managing structure for umbilical member of industrial robot

Details Managing structure for umbilical member of industrial robot Managing structure for umbilical member of industrial robot

2009-04-15

2011-11-08

Ridley, Richard W (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

C901S040000, C901S029000, C901S015000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08051741

ABSTRACT:
A managing structure for an umbilical member includes a flexible conduit for leading an umbilical member inserted therein from a front arm of a robot to a working tool mounted on a wrist of the robot, a first conduit mounting portion provided adjacent to the front arm, and a second conduit mounting portion provided adjacent to a point where the umbilical member is connected to the working tool. One end of the conduit is attached to the first conduit mounting portion, while the other end of the conduit is attached to the second conduit mounting portion. The conduit is laid so that a section thereof between the first conduit mounting portion and the second conduit mounting portion does not contact the body of the robot.

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