Wireless safety clutch
US6166506A · kind A · utility
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21References
3Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/063
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic safety clutch that provides a wireless connection between the safety clutch and an robotic/automatic arm controller. The safety clutch includes a sensor for sensing a crash event and a radio frequency transmitter for transmitting a crash signal in response to the sensed crash event to a radio frequency receiver. The radio frequency receiver is connected to the robotic/automatic arm controller. Upon receiving the crash signal from the transmitter, the receiver sends a crash signal to the controller and in response to the crash signal, the controller shuts down all robotic/automatic functions.
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