Automated reconfigurable object manipulation device with an array of pins
US6633797B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49829
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for manipulating an object to a desired state. The object is received by a grid of retractable pins. A control component determines, through employment of a manipulation algorithm, one or more retractable pins to actuate to place the object in the desired state. The pins are then actuated by an actuation component that is coupled to both the grid of retractable pins and the control component.
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