Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
Patent
1985-09-25
1987-11-03
Spar, Robert J.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element
74417665C, 901 26, 901 29, B25J 1702
Patent
active
047036680
ABSTRACT:
An improved wrist mechanism for a robot arm is disclosed. A first drive mechanism is provided which includes a hollow upper knuckle portion adapted for rotation about a first axis. The upper knuckle portion terminates in an angled end. A second drive mechanism is provided which includes a first hollow torque tube journalled in the upper knuckle portion for rotation relative thereto and a lower knuckle portion having an angled end journalled to the upper knuckle portion curved end for rotation about a second axis. The first torque tube and the lower knuckle portion engage each other for rotation together, and the first and second axes of rotation intersect at a first point. A third drive mechanism includes a second hollow torque tube journalled in the first torque tube for rotation relative thereto, an intermediate drive member journalled in the lower knuckle portion curved end, and an output tube journalled in the lower knuckle portion for rotation about a third axis. The output tube carries a tool mounting surface for attaching a tool thereto. The second torque tube, the intermediate drive means, and the output tube engage one another for rotation together, and the second and third axes of rotation intersect each other at a second point. The first and second points of intersection are offset from one another by a predetermined distance to provide a large radius of curvature for actuating or supply lines carried in a hollow internal passageway of the wrist mechanism to the tool mounted thereon.
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Champion Spark Plug Company
Smith P. McCoy
Spar Robert J.
Todd, Jr. Oliver E.
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