Material or article handling – Vertically swinging load support – Grab
Patent
1983-01-17
1986-01-14
Siemens, Terrance L.
Material or article handling
Vertically swinging load support
Grab
414 4, 901 13, 901 17, 901 22, 200 47, B25J 900
Patent
active
045643318
ABSTRACT:
A robot of the type having a housing and a manipulator mounted to the housing and movable along a plurality of predetermined axes of movement. A drive mechanism is associated with the each axis of movement for moving, upon actuation, the manipulator along its respective axis of movement. The actuation of the drive mechanisms is controlled by a program drum which is rotatably mounted to the housing. A plurality of cam segments are adjustably secured to the drum at both axially and circumferentially spaced positions thus forming a plurality of axially spaced, segmented cam rings. A plurality of cam followers are secured to the housing so that one cam follower registers with each cam ring. Each cam follower is connected with an actuator so that, when the cam follower engages a cam segment on the drum, the actuator activates the drive mechanism corresponding to the particular cam ring. Conversely, the actuator deactivates its associated drive mechanism when the cam follower disengages from the cam segment.
REFERENCES:
patent: Re28089 (1974-07-01), Devol
patent: 2811267 (1957-10-01), Bock
Rudisill et al., "Guide to Limit Switches", Product Engineering, Nov. 12, 1962, pp. 81-101.
LandOfFree
Robot does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Robot, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Robot will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-428630