Reusable mechanically fused dovetail retainer mechanisms
US10759063B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reusable mechanism is disclosed for coupling two robotic appendages, such that an unintended force acting against a side of one of the appendages may decouple the appendages. The mechanism includes a revolved male dovetail mated to a revolved female dovetail. The mechanism may further include a channel within the male dovetail and a detent that inhibits rotation of the male dovetail in relation to the female dovetail.
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