Industrial robot
US4685862A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/50252
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An industrial robot having a controllably movable arm is taught position data for controlling the movable of the arm. A support member is provided on the arm and has a through-hole therein. First, an optical magnifying devices inserted into the through-hole for aligning the arm in a proper position so as to teach the position data to the industrial robot. Thereafter, the optical magnifying device is removed from the through-hole, and a manipulating device is inserted into the same through-hole. The manipulating device is movable together with the arm according to the taught data for sequentially manipulating workpieces.
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