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Manipulator for moving a test head

US11408933B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc. · US

Inventors

Bruce D. Baer · Santa Clara, US
Chris McArthur · Belleville, CA
Leo Wright · La Verkin, US
Kyle Bodily · Xenia, US
Nathaniel S. Johnson · Denver, US
Brian Hunt · Olney, US
Erik Erekson · St. George, US
Spence Rencher · Washington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 27, 2020
Grant date	Aug 9, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 27, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S901/01
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.

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