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Operator member erection system and method

US4324032A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 1980
Grant dateApr 13, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53974
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An operator member erection system having a laterally remote center including an operator member having a longitudinal axis; support means for defining a remote center of compliance laterally spaced from a longitudinal axis of the operator member and including means for interconnecting the operator member with support means for enabling the operator member to move about a remote center to vary the orientation of the operator member longitudinal axis relative to the support means as the operator member moves between an extended and a retracted position; and an insertion system which utilizes the operator member erection system in combination with a remote center compliance device.

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