Apparatus for automatically changing a robot tool tip member
US7204792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/1873
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for automatically changing a tool tip member for a robot includes a tip member changing jig disposed in an operational area of the robot. The tip member changing jig includes a base member, a rotating member supported by the base member so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis, and tip member holding means disposed at positions that are offset from the rotation axis of the rotating member. The tip member holding means holds the tool tip member so that a central axis of relative rotation, for threadedly mounting or demounting the tool tip member on or from the tool body, extends substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating member and so that rotation of the tool tip member, with respect to the rotating member, is locked.
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