Robot toolchanger system
US4512709A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1983 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1793
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot toolchanger system is disclosed, where an adapter unit is mounted to the end effector of a robot. The housing of the adapter unit has central opening for receiving a T-shaped member which is affixed to a common toolbase, applied to a variety of tools. The crossbar of the T-shaped member is engaged by a slide movable in the housing in reversing directions to lock and unlock the tool with respect to the robot end effector.
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