Secure, motor-driven hinge to be provided on a humanoid robot
US10406699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/0004
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A secured motorized articulation mounted between a first and a second limb of a humanoid-type robot, comprises: a motor comprising a fixed part linked to the first limb, and a mobile part that can be moved relative to the fixed part and linked to the second limb relative to the first limb, a brake capable of exerting a force on the mobile part of the motor by spring effect, to prevent the movement of the mobile part relative to the fixed part, an actuator capable of displacing the brake by opposing the spring effect, so as to release the mobile part of the motor from the force of the brake and allow the motor to move the mobile part relative to the fixed part.
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