Patent · US Expired

Robot installation

US4655676A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1984
Grant dateApr 7, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T408/3811
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robot installation for performing a plurality of assembling or machining operations at a work or assembly station comprises a robot with a rotatable tool support, e.g. a ring or disc, carrying a number of tools. The turning and positioning of the tool support are controlled by control equipment of the robot. The tools are adjustably positioned on the tool support.

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