Manipulator mounted transfer platform

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:867248

Dobbins, James C ^[1]; Hoover, Mark A ^[1]; May, Kay W ^[1]; Ross, Maurice J ^[2]

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1. Idaho Falls, ID
2. Pocatello, ID

A transfer platform for the conveyance of objects by a manipulator includes a bed frame and saddle clamp secured along an edge of the bed frame and adapted so as to secure the bed frame to a horizontal crosspiece of the manipulator. The platform may thus move with the manipulator in a reciprocal linear path defined by a guide rail. A bed insert may be provided for the support of conveyed objects and a lifting bail may be provided to permit the manipulator arm to install the bed frame upon the crosspiece under remote control.

• Research Organization: WESTINGHOUSE IDAHO NUCLEAR CO
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-84ID12435
• Assignee: United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4895488
• OSTI ID: 867248
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

manipulator
mounted
transfer
platform
conveyance
bed
frame
saddle
clamp
secured
edge
adapted
secure
horizontal
crosspiece
move
reciprocal
linear
path
defined
guide
rail
insert
provided
support
conveyed
lifting
bail
permit
arm
install
remote
control
manipulator arm
remote control
path defined
bed frame
linear path
transfer platform
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