Smooth surfaced flexible and stretchable skin for covering robotic arms in restaurant and food preparation applications
US11420344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2571/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sleeve apparatus for protecting a robotic kitchen arm from contamination. The sleeve includes a proximal end, a distal end, a passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end, and an exterior surface. The passageway has an effective diameter less than the effective diameter of the robotic kitchen arm such that the exterior surface of the sleeve apparatus is substantially fold-free when the robotic arm is in the extended configuration. Methods of cleaning a robotic kitchen arm are also described.
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