Apparatus for attaching a cleaning tool to a robotic manipulator

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:10178946

Killian, M A; Zollinger, W T

This invention is comprised of an apparatus for connecting a cleaning tool to a robotic manipulator so that the tool can be used in contaminated areas on horizontal, vertical and sloped surfaces. The apparatus comprises a frame and a handle, with casters on the frame to facilitate movement. The handle is pivotally and releasibly attached to the frame at a preselected position of a plurality of attachment positions. The apparatus is specifically configured for the KELLY VACUUM SYSTEM but can be modified for use with any standard mobile robot and cleaning tool.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-89SR18035
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): PATENTS-US-A7754839
• Application Number: ON: DE93019322; PAN: 7-754,839
• OSTI ID: 10178946
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
MANIPULATORS
CONNECTORS
REMOTE HANDLING EQUIPMENT
DESIGN
ROBOTS
INVENTIONS
CLEANING
AUTOMATION
420203
HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES