Mobile fixture apparatuses and methods
US10472095B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/0293
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mobile fixture includes a movable base, a support platform, an adaptor interface, at least one sensor, and a controller. The movable base is configured to travel over a floor. The support platform is articulable with respect to the base. The adaptor interface moves with the support platform, and is configured to mechanically interface with an attachment member. The at least one sensor is coupled to the adaptor interface and is configured to detect at least one of a force or movement resulting from an interaction between the adaptor interface and the attachment member. The controller is operably coupled to the movable base, support platform, and at least one sensor, and is configured to control movement of at least one of the movable base or support platform responsive to the at least one of the force or movement detected by the at least one sensor.
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