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Mobile work robot system

US5959423A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1996
Grant dateSep 28, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2/24
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The system includes a mobile work robot and a separate station. The mobile robot is equipped to perform prescribed tasks, such as cleaning building floors. The station is equipped to remotely control the movement of the mobile work robot and to perform maintenance on the mobile work robot, such as the replacement of parts as well as replenishment of consumable goods necessary for the mobile work robot to move and work. In addition, the cleaning means equipped on the station performs the cleaning and disinfection of the mobile work robot.

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