Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Patent
1989-06-08
1990-09-11
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
191 12R, 242 54R, 248 51, 414918, 439 11, 901 9, 901 23, 901 24, 901 28, 901 50, B25J 1700, B25J 1800, B25J 912
Patent
active
049552503
ABSTRACT:
A dual forearmed robotic elbow configuration comprises a main arm having a double elbow from which two coplanar forearms depend, two actuators carried in the double elbow for moving the forearms, and separate, independent end effectors, operated by a cable carried from the main arm through the elbow, is attached to the distal end of each forearm. Coiling the cables around the actuators prevents bending or kinking when the forearms are rotated 360 degrees. The end effectors can have similar or different capabilities. Actuator cannisters within the dual elbow are modular for rapid replacement or maintenance. Coarse and fine resolver transducers within the actuators provide accurate position referencing information.
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Constant Richard E.
Hamel Stephen D.
Herrmann Allan D.
Moser William R.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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