Robotic device for loading laboratory instruments
US6889119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2035/042
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robotic device for moving at least one object between locations, including a servo motor system having a single servo axis for effecting motion in at least two directions of motion. The robotic device includes a link arm rotationally coupled to said servo motor system for lifting and placing said at least one object, a head assembly having gripper arms for gripping and releasing said at least one object at said locations. The head assembly includes a leveling mechanism for maintaining said at least one object in a desired orientation, and a split ring sensing mechanism, disposed between said gripper arms, for determining the presence of said at least one object.
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