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Movable hardstop for a robotic component

US10537991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2018
Grant dateJan 21, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J9/1664
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic system includes a robotic arm and a movable hardstop disposed proximate to the robotic arm. The movable hardstop is separated from the robotic arm by at least one clearance in a first operating condition. The movable hardstop physically contacts the robotic arm in a second operating condition. The robotic system also includes one or more controllers configured to control movement of the robotic arm and movement of the movable hardstop such that the first operating condition is maintained or such that, if the second operating condition occurs, the hardtop blocks movement of the robotic arm.

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