Hub for a modular intelligent assist system

US6907317B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE STANLEY WORKS LTD · US

Inventors

• Michael A. Peshkin · Skokie, US
• J. Edward Colgate · Evanston, US
• Julio Santos-Munne · Evanston, US
• David Meer · Brugg, CH
• James Lipsey · Oak Park, US
• Witaya Wannasuphoprasit · Bangkok, TH
• Stephen H. Klostermeyer · Rantoul, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 12, 2001
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2005
• Expiry date: Jun 7, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66D3/20
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An intelligent assist system having a modular architecture, coordinated by electronic communication links between the modules is provided. A multi-function hub for use in the assist system includes a physical interface for providing mechanical support within the assist system. The hub can implement controlled functions. Furthermore, the hub can include an input/output (“I/O”) interface for communication to computational nodes.