Mechanism for a robot tool support
US4891492A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H37/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool support mechanism for a robot is adapted for carrying a tool, such as a welding torch. A series of shafts, pulleys and belts cooperate such that upon rotary input, a first arm rotates about a first end thereof with respect to a frame, a second arm rotatably connected at a first end thereof to a second end of the first arm translates but does not rotate with respect to the frame, and a tool support rotatably connected to a second end of the second arm translates but does not rotate with respect to the first arm. The mechanism thus allows a tool to be rotated about an axis spaced from the axis of rotary input.
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