Remote tong/tool latch and storage bracket for an advanced servo-manipulator

Patent · Tue Apr 03 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:7267024

Nicholson, J R

An arrangement is described for stowing releasable end effectors for manipulator arms wherein the end effector includes a releasable latch mechanism for connecting the end effector to the manipulator arm, and a storage holder is provided which includes an arrangement for actuating the latch mechanism as the end effector is moved into and out of the holder by the action of the manipulator arm. 7 figs.

• Assignee: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 4913617; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-221689
• OSTI ID: 7267024
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 20 Jul 1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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JOINING
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
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