Tool mount for automatic coupling with robotic equipment

Details Tool mount for automatic coupling with robotic equipment Tool mount for automatic coupling with robotic equipment

1996-10-17

1998-07-21

Knight, Anthony

Joints and connections

With fluid pressure responsive component

403288, 403322, 901 27, 901 41, B25J 1100

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057825718

ABSTRACT:
An automatic tool mounting assembly for robotic equipment that includes a base mounting member and a tool carrier member. Radially extending locking posts are radially aligned with the seal between the base and tool carrier. Pneumatic connections within the base and tool carrier provide a seal at the interface surface of the two connector sections so as to avoid the use of sockets and O-ring seals. The pneumatic connection interfaces are also radially aligned with the locking posts and seal in order to accommodate a wide tolerance for misalignment during connection and disconnection of the base and tool carrier.

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