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System for exchanging tools and end effectors on a robot

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7084171
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A system and method for exchanging tools and end effectors on a robot permits exchange during a programmed task. The exchange mechanism is located off the robot, thus reducing the mass of the robot arm and permitting smaller robots to perform designated tasks. A simple spring/collet mechanism mounted on the robot is used which permits the engagement and disengagement of the tool or end effector without the need for a rotational orientation of the tool to the end effector/collet interface. As the tool changing system is not located on the robot arm no umbilical cords are located on robot. 12 figures.
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP03533
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4993139; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-502962
OSTI ID:
7084171
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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42 ENGINEERING
420203* -- Engineering-- Handling Equipment & Procedures
DESIGN
EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION
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OPERATION
ROBOTS
TOOLS
WEIGHT