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Cup holding apparatus and serving robot apparatus including the same

US12185853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2022
Grant dateJan 7, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M11/123
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cup holding apparatus and a serving robot including the cup holding apparatus are provided. The cup holding apparatus may include a first support member configured to support a cup and having a lower surface that has convex shape; a second support member having an upper surface that has a concave shape and faces the lower surface of the first support member; a third plate provided between the first support member and the second support member; and a plurality of rolling members that pass through and are rotatably supported by the third plate, and contact the lower surface of the first support member and the upper surface of the second support member.

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