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Coordinate conversion system and method for controlling an industrial robot

US4823279A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 1986
Grant dateApr 18, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/39002
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coordinate conversion system is provided for moving the manipulator arm and hand in repsonse to an input command signal of the 3.times.4 matrix type. The manipulator is provided with a fixed offset between two of the secondary wrist axes so that a stronger wrist configuration is provided which can handle heavier payloads.

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