End effector for translating in a cartesian coordinate system
US5061834A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/0884
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end effecter is disclosed which translates in a cartesian coordinate system including a first axis and a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The end effecter includes apparatus for receiving a laser beam from an articulated optical delivery system and for transmitting it along the first and the second axes and translating apparatus for translating the apparatus for receiving and for transmitting along the first and the second axes. Also disclosed is a method for cutting utilizing the end effecter.
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