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Robot with externally positioned protective hose

US6471189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 12, 2001
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J19/0025
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robot with at least one at least partly externally positioned protective hose, particularly a cable guidance hose receiving robot tool supply cables has a winding guide located in the vicinity of a tool assembly flange for winding and unwinding the protective hose length necessary as a function of the tool positions.

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