Remote-controlled work robot
US8316961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/304
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A remote controlled work robot including a remote controlled actuator and a support device therefor. The remote controlled actuator includes a spindle guide section of an elongated configuration, a distal end member fitted to a distal end of the spindle guide section through a distal end member coupling structure for alteration in attitude, and a drive unit housing connected with a base end of the spindle guide section. The distal end member rotatably supports a spindle for holding a tool. The support device includes a single degree-of-freedom system, in which the remote controlled actuator has a degree of freedom in one direction, or a multi-degrees-of-freedom system, in which the remote controlled actuator has a two or more degrees of freedom relative to a base on which the support device is installed. A drive source and is also provided for driving the degree-of-freedom system.
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