Part manipulation using printed manipulation points
US11691341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P80/40
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manipulator device such as a robot arm that is capable of increasing manufacturing throughput for additively manufactured parts, and allows for the manipulation of parts that would be difficult or impossible for a human to move is described. The manipulator can grasp various permanent or temporary additively manufactured manipulation points on a part to enable repositioning or maneuvering of the part.
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