Robot end effector exchange system
US4996753A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1988 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5107
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot end effector exchange system comprises a movable robot arm and an end effector. Connecting structure on each of the arm and end effector are operable for releasably attaching the arm and end effector in an operative relationship. A fixture supportably receives the end effector attached to the robot arm and includes restraining structure operable for holding the end effector on the fixture to permit attachment and detachment of the end effector and the arm. Hydraulic actuators on the fixture selectively operate the connecting structure and the restraining structure.
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