Linear delta systems with additional degrees of freedom and related methods
US11059166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J17/0275
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A linear delta system includes a frame, rails secured to the frame, linear actuators, each linear actuator coupled to a respective rail and configured to translate along a longitudinal length of the respective rail, pairs of parallel rods each operably coupled to a respective linear actuator, a platform coupled to the pairs of parallel rods, structure configured to movable couple an object to the platform; and at least one degree of freedom imparting assembly including a profiled rod extending in a direction parallel to the rails and a drive unit configured to rotate the profiled rod, wherein the at least one degree of freedom imparting assembly is configured to impart a degree of freedom to the object.
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