Six degrees of freedom anchoring device and method for robotic installation
US12030194B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M11/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus has an anchor shaft with a distal end configured to be embedded into a selected anchor location. A base plate has an aperture to receive the anchor shaft. A mounting ring surrounds the aperture. An inner collar is adjustably mounted on the mounting ring. A lower bearing seat is positioned in the inner collar. A spherical bearing is positioned in the lower bearing seat. The spherical bearing engages a proximal end of the anchor shaft. An upper bearing seat is positioned over the spherical bearing. An outer collar is mounted on the inner collar. The upper bearing seat, the spherical bearing, and the lower bearing seat are compressed between the outer collar and the inner collar, such that the anchor shaft is selectably mounted to the base plate and has six degrees of configurable positions.
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