Percussive shovel for robotic applications
US8303239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/0019
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A percussive digging tool attachment for a small robotic platform employs a percussor module for applying percussive impulses of relatively low impact at relatively high frequency to an attached digging tool to dig into or break up soil and rocks. By using low-impact, high-frequency percussive forces, it reduces the reaction loads on the small robotic platform while providing increased capability.
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