Two joint module and arm using same
US10022861B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/0075
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A two joint module includes a housing and a pair of hollow rotary actuator assemblies. Each actuator assembly has an axis and a hollow shaft and the axes are arranged at an angle to each other. The pair of hollow rotary actuator assemblies are arranged back to back and attached to the housing such that cables can be fed from the outside of one of the pair of hollow rotary actuator assemblies to the inside thereof and to the inside of the other of the pair of hollow rotary actuator assemblies to the outside thereof. The disclosure also relates to a robotic arm. The robotic includes at least two two joint modules as described herein and at least a first link.
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