Telescoping support robot and methods of use thereof
US11007638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H25/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support robot and control system having a support arm providing at least one degree of motion. The support robot includes a support arm supporting mechanism connected to the support arm and providing at least two degrees of motion. The support arm optionally includes a biomimetic actuator connectable to an end effector, a telescoping section operatively connected to the biomimetic actuator, and a tensile force transmitting member connected to an actuator. The actuator is capable of moving the biomimetic actuator towards and away from the actuator via the tensile force transmitting member. The support arm further includes an inflatable outer cover at least partially encasing the telescoping section and the tensile force transmitting member.
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