Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-04
2010-06-15
Black, Thomas G (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S169000, C198S502300, C198S478100, C307S140000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07738998
ABSTRACT:
Robot apparatus has a robot1, a controller2for controlling the aforementioned robot1to perform working, and a plurality of external axis devices4, 5and6to be controlled by the aforementioned controller2. The aforementioned external axis devices4, 5and6are provided with power switches4b,5band6bto be operated by an operator9so as to turn on/off power supplies thereto, and power supply circuits4a,5aand6ato be operated from the aforementioned controller2so as to turn on/off the power supplies. Priority is given to operation using the aforementioned power switches4b,5band6bover operation from the aforementioned controller2as to turning off the power supplies to the external axis devices4, 5and6.
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Japanese Office Action.
Komatsu Satoru
Matsumoto Kazunori
Behncke Christine M
Black Thomas G
Panasonic Corporation
Pearne & Gordon LLP
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