System for determining the exit direction of a flexible supply l

Details System for determining the exit direction of a flexible supply l System for determining the exit direction of a flexible supply l

1996-07-18

1997-12-30

Biegel, Ronald L.

Measuring and testing

Fluid pressure gauge

Mounting and connection

G01L 700, E03B 100

Patent

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057032971

ABSTRACT:
A system is provided for sensing an exit direction of a flexible supply line relative to an apparatus, such as robot or autonomous mobile unit. A method is also provided for planning the movement of such a unit based partly on such supply line direction data. The system includes a pressure sensor a least partially disposed around an exit opening through which the supply line is feedably guided. Upon contact at a given point on the sensor from the supply line, the sensor emits a signal corresponding to a particular exit direction. From this signal, a probable exit direction is inferred and a more precise movement planning is enabled, avoiding measurement errors that arise when the cable is run over can be avoided, or avoiding knottings of the cable.

REFERENCES:
R. Rohde, "Druck- Und Positionssensoren fur Tastaturen", Feinwerktechnik & Messtechnik 99 (1991), pp. 339-341. (No Translation).

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