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Industrial robot for welding and cutting by means of a laser beam

US4698483A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 1986
Grant dateOct 6, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J19/0037
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An industrial robot with five degrees of freedom comprises a plurality of mirrors and internal ducts for guiding a laser beam intended for use in welding or cutting metal parts. The laser guide system is intended for installation with the minimum of adaptation on industrial robots used, for example, for resistance welding.

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