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Robot joint and method for sealing a joint gap of a robot joint

US11858126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2018
Grant dateJan 2, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/46
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robot joint including a first part and a second part arranged to have a relative movement in between, and a joint gap spacing the first part and the second part from each other, wherein the robot joint includes an inflatable seal accommodated in the joint gap to provide a fluid-tight sealing of the joint. The disclosure also relates to a robot including the robot joint, a system including the robot and a method for sealing a joint gap of a robot joint.

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