MANIPULATING DEVICES HAVING MASTER AND SLAVE PORTIONS FOR THE REMOTE HANDLING OF OBJECTS
A manipulating device for the remote handling of objects is described. The device consists of a horizontal tabular support to opposite ends of which are pivotally attached a master arm and a slave arm. There is a linkage mechanism interconsecting the arm in order that movement can be imparted to the slave arm by movement of the master arm. There is also a manipulating tool at the end of the slave arm operable by controls on the master arm. A mechanism is provided for effecting lateral displacement of the slave arm out of the plane containing the tubular support and the master arm. Instead of pivoting the master arm of the maripulator to a member which is rigidly attached to the tubular support or through-tube as in prior constructions, the master arm is pivotally attached to a housing which can rotate relative to the through-tube. An electric actuator provides the relative rotation between the master arm and the through-tube. (N.W.R.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-023727
- OSTI ID:
- 4038417
- Report Number(s):
- GB 873077
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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