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Tool position compensation method

US4816733A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 1986
Grant dateMar 28, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/50291
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tool position compensation method for correcting a tool position when an old tool (16) mounted on a hand (15) of a robot is replaced. Information on the axes of the robot after the new tool is mounted is obtained based on information on the axes of the robot taught before the old tool is replaced, tool position information (TCP1) at that time, and tool position information TCP2) after the new tool is mounted.

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