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Self-contained modular pivot, notably for robots

US4062601A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 23, 1976
Grant dateDec 13, 1977
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Expiry dateJun 23, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19502
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-contained modular pivot mechanism notably for automation and robot structures to enable a second machine element to perform any desired movement of rotation in relation to a first machine element through a distortion-wave harmonic reduction gear driven from a hydraulic motor secured through a shaft to the device driving said gear.

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