Robotic arm tool head selection and storage rack
US5372567A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1809
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A segmented tool rack having a plurality of individual bays to retain tool heads for an automated selection by a robotic arm, the tool heads being positively locked in the tool rack and upon selection by a robotic arm, the tool head remains in locked position until locked-onto the robotic arm at which time it is unlocked from the tool rack avoiding the possibility of an accidental dropping of a tool head and further, the tool head remains locked in position on said rack in the event of a loss of power.
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