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Method for initially setting position of origin of link actuators, and link actuator

US10022827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2014
Grant dateJul 17, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The method for initially setting a position of an origin of an actuator includes a first step of setting a distal end posture being a posture of a distal end side link hub relative to a proximal end side link hub of a link actuator to a specified posture; a second step of applying a preload, which is a force that causes the distal end posture to be changed, to the link actuator having the distal end posture being the specified posture; and a third step of storing an amount of operation of each actuator in a state where the preload is applied to the link actuator, wherein the stored amount of operation is set as the position of the origin of the actuator.

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