Robot safety system for connecting peripheral device to a robot controller
US5749058A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/1674
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot system allows an operator to connect a peripheral to a robot controller without entering the operation range of a movable robot assembly. The robot controller has a data communication interface therein which is connected through a connector cable to a relay that is mounted on a safety cage. The relay has a connector for connecting a data communication cable to which a transmitter/receiver is connected. A peripheral such as a programmable logic controller or a personal computer is connected to the transmitter/receiver through a data communication cable. When the data communication cable connected to the transmitter/receiver is connected to the relay, the robot controller is connected to a network. The robot controller can easily be connected to the peripheral by connecting the data communication cable to the relay.
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