Explosives disposal robot
US6113343A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41H11/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot especially adapted for use in hazardous environments, and particularly adapted for explosives disposal, includes a wheeled platform carrying a winder mechanism which ensures that the remote control cable will not be fouled by the robot or its attachments. Coaxial with the winder mechanism is a turret mechanism that can rotate indefinitely and which carries thereon a manipulator arm section which, includes a first arm pivotable through about 110.degree. and which carries thereon a second arm which is pivotable through about 120.degree. and carries a bulkhead to which any of a plurality of end effectors can be connected by way of a quick connect and disconnect mechanism. The end effectors include a set of links having different lengths, one or two extension links, a wrist and gripper mechanism, an aiming and disruptor mechanism, and a relocatable surveillance camera. The robot is capable of controlled movement to or from a hazardous site; manoeuvring the wrist and gripper mechanism or the aiming and disruptor mechanism, by means of the manipulator arm, into close proximity with, to either move or destroy, a target. Rugged, zero-backlash joints blend precision and power for th…
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