Robotic tool interchange system
US9272423B2 · kind B2 · utility
5Cited by
7References
1Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/0491
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for mounting and using various different accessories on a robotic system such as a unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). A tool library may include interchangeable modules, each module having a number of tool holders. Electronic components may be mounted to each of the modules adjacent to each of the of tool holders that identify the module and tool that is associated with the tool holder. The UGV may have a reader that is capable of reading the electronic components to determine the module and tools that are available for use on the UGV.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.