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Automatic working machine

US3967242A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1974
Grant dateJun 29, 1976
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Expiry dateJun 13, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06V10/751
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic working machine adapted to carry out works such as cutting, filling, tightening and loosening, which comprises a visual unit for detecting, by means of the image information, a plurality of works and obstacles existing on an object, a working unit which works against a particular work and moves in relation to the object, and a tactile sensor provided in the vicinity of the working unit, the working unit being precisely positioned by the aid of the tactile sensor when the visual unit detects the particular work, the relative position being maintained during the operation, and the working unit along with the tactile sensor being retracted when the visual unit detects an obstacle, to avoid collision thereof with the obstacle.

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