System and method for controlling the contact pressure applied by an articulated robotic arm to a working surface
US11312015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40074
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for moving an object against a working surface of a finishing machine that is set in a fixed position. The object is moved in a precise movement pattern while following a precise contact pressure pattern. The object is moved against the working surface of the finishing machine using a robot with an articulating arm. Other movement is provided by a dynamic platform upon which the robot rests. The dynamic platform includes a linear slide that enables the robot to reciprocally move. The dynamic platform also includes an active contact flange that acts upon the linear slide. The active contact flange is programmable and imparts the contact pressure pattern to the object through the linear slide and the robot. A rotary table can also be provided that selectively rotates the robot, the linear slide and the active contact flange.
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