Apparatus for attaching a cleaning tool to a robotic manipulator

Title: Apparatus for attaching a cleaning tool to a robotic manipulator

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An apparatus is described 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. 14 figs.

Inventors:: Killian, M.A.; Zollinger, W.T.

Issue Date:: 1992-09-22

Research Org.:: Westinghouse Savannah River Company.

OSTI Identifier:: 7274398

Patent Number(s):: 5148573 A

Application Number:: PPN: US 7-754839

Assignee:: SRO; EDB-94-089972

DOE Contract Number:: AC09-89SR18035

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 4 Sep 1991

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING; ROBOTS; EQUIPMENT INTERFACES; SURFACES; DECONTAMINATION; TOOLS; DESIGN; SURFACE CLEANING; CLEANING; SURFACE FINISHING; 420203* - Engineering- Handling Equipment & Procedures

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