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Parallel kinematic robot

US11938624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

17Claims

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Assignee

ABB Schweiz AG · CH

Inventors

Mats Olsson · Västerås, SE
Tommy Thors · Hagfors, SE
Daniel Lundbäck · Västerås, SE
Jeroen Derkx · Enköping, SE
Johan Ernlund · Hagfors, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 24, 2018
Grant date	Mar 26, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 7, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25J9/0042
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A parallel kinematic robot including a base unit, a platform movable in relation to the base unit about a plurality of main axes, two independently movable actuating arms connected between the base unit and the movable platform for moving the platform in relation the base unit, a tool holder rotatably connected to the platform to allow rotation of the tool holder in relation to the platform about a first auxiliary axis, a motor for driving the first auxiliary axis, located in the base unit, and a gear unit. The gear unit includes a first gearbox located in the base unit and a second gearbox located in the platform.

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