Methods and apparatus for manipulation of heavy payloads with intelligent assist devices
US7185774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C17/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An intelligent assist method and apparatus are disclosed. The intelligent assist method includes imparting a manual force to a suspended object, determining an angle at which the suspended object is manually forced, generating motorized power to move the object in accordance with the angle at which the suspended object is forced, and inputting a signal to continue the motorized power and enable the object to continue moving on accordance with the angle at which the suspended object is manually forced.
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