Parallel link manipulators

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1985-05-07

1987-05-19

Paperner, L. J.

Material or article handling

Vertically swinging load support

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901 21, 212239, B66C 100

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046663622

ABSTRACT:
The invention is embodied in a manipulator for supporting and transmitting movement to a tool or the like comprising a base 10, a movable tripod tip 16 or plate 60 spaced from the base to which a tool may be attached, an elongated central spine 12, one end of which is attached to the tripod tip and the other pivotally mounted on the base, variable tension applying means comprising at least three cables 18 extending from the tripod tip to the base in a tripod configuration, and means 22, 24 at the base to continuously vary the length of each cable to vary its length.

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Minsky, Marvin, Artificial Intelligence--Memo No. 267, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, A.I. Laboratory, "Manipulator Design Vignettes" (Oct. 1972), pp. 1-23.

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