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Inflatable robots, robotic components and assemblies and methods including same

US9427876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

18Claims

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Assignee

iRobot Corporation · US

Inventors

Annan Michael Mozeika · Andover, US
Mark Robert Claffee · Methuen, US
Martin Buehler · Tustin, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 13, 2012
Grant date	Aug 30, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 19, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/20329
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robotic joint assembly includes a first structural member, a second structural member, and a rolling flexure joint joining the first structural member to the second structural member to provide at least one degree of freedom between the first and second structural members. The rolling flexure joint includes first and second flexible hinge members each having one end secured to the first structural member and an opposing end secured to the second structural member. The first and second flexible hinge members cross one another between the first and second structural members.

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