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Robot for harsh outdoor environment

US8627740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2009
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20317
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An industrial robot adapted for a harsh environment involving exposure to salt water. A robot arm includes a plurality of arm parts movable relative each other about a plurality of joints. Electrical motors move the arm parts. A salt water proof coating on at least a portion of an exterior of the robot arm parts.

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