Robot having at least one covering and at least one contact sensor
US12115662B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/1674
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot includes a robot arm having a plurality of motor-driven joints and a plurality of links, each of which interconnect two adjacent joints. At least one of the links has a supporting structural component configured to transmit forces and/or torques from an adjacent joint to the other adjacent joint. The structural component is provided with at least one covering that at least partially covers the structural component and at least one contact sensor. The at least one contact sensor is configured as a switching strip arranged between the structural component and the covering. Movable mounting of the covering on the structural component, which mounting is spring-preloaded into the basic position of the covering, is adjusted by an inherent elasticity of the switching strip.
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