Robot part and a method for protecting a robot part
US8584547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/453
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot part, such as a robot arm or a robot joint, surrounded by an impact absorbing structure is provided. According to the invention, the impact absorbing structure has a shroud surrounding the robot part. The shroud is mounted on two spacing elements such that an interspace is formed between the shroud and the robot part. At least one of the spacing elements mounts the shroud elastically. Also provided is a method of protecting a robot part by providing the robot part with an impact absorbing structure according to the invention.
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