Pneumatic drilling end effector
US6514018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T408/91
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end effector having a platform and a motor coupled to the platform for driving a drilling member. A motor housing is coupled to the platform and includes a plurality of photogrammetry targets secured thereto. The photogrammetry targets are oriented so as to be readily detectable by a photogrammetry sensor for determining the orientation of the end effector and corresponding drilling member. A pressure foot member and pneumatic cylinders are operably coupled to the platform such that the pneumatic cylinders maintain a constant pressure upon the pressure foot member to provide material clamp up. A depth control device is also provided for accurately controlling the depth of the drilling member and preventing further drilling.
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