Independently moveable machine tool
US10221992B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D57/032
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool holder. The tool holder is mounted to a platform (9) and comprises a plurality of legs (1) extending from respective positions on the platform (9) for connecting the platform (9) to respective positions on the workpiece. Each leg (1) has a first joint system (8a) at its platform end allowing each leg (1) to pivot relative to the platform (9). Each first joint system (8a) has an actuator arrangement (34) having a first operating mode in which the actuator arrangement (34) is configured to apply a load to move the respective leg (1), and a second operating mode in which the actuator arrangement (34) is configured to allow free movement of the respective leg (1).
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