Reconfigurable robotic end-effectors for material handling

Details Reconfigurable robotic end-effectors for material handling Reconfigurable robotic end-effectors for material handling

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Rodríguez, Saúl J (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Utilizing fluid pressure

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C269S024000, C269S027000

Reexamination Certificate

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07971916

ABSTRACT:
A tool module associated with an end-effector for a robot arm that includes both linear and rotational locking mechanisms providing movement in five degrees of freedom. The tool module includes an integrated locking assembly that includes a linear locking mechanism and a rotary locking mechanism that are simultaneously locked and unlocked. The linear locking mechanism locks to a rod and the rotary locking mechanism locks and unlocks a shaft that is rigidly coupled to a swing arm. An opposite end of the swing arm includes another linear locking mechanism that locks and unlocks a shaft supporting a vacuum cup at an opposite end. The vacuum cup is mounted to a ball joint on the shaft that allows the vacuum cup to pivot. By locking and unlocking the locking mechanisms of the tool module, the end-effector can be readily configured to grasp and hold various parts of different dimensions and shapes.

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