CLASS 901, ROBOTS |
1 | MOBILE ROBOT: |
Subject matter under the cross-reference collection definition
including a base* which is programmable to move without
restraint.
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2 | ARM MOTION CONTROLLER: |
Subject matter under the cross-reference collection definition
including means for sending signals to a drive system for the arm*.
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3 | . Teaching system: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 2 for
designing and/or inputting a work pattern into the controller
so that the robot may perform work without human intervention.
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4 | .. Manual lead through: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 3 in
which an operator moves the arm* by hand through all positions
required to do the task and the controller stores the position of
the arm* in memory.
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5 | .. Machine driven lead through: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 3 in
which the arm*, during the teaching operation, is controlled
by either a teaching pendent or a separate computer terminal.
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6 | . Communication with another machine: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 2, wherein
another machine exchanges information with the arm* motion
controller.
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7 | .. Conveyor: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 6 wherein
the other machine is a conveyor or some part thereof.
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8 | .. Robot: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 6 wherein
the other machine is another robot.
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9 | . Closed loop (sensor feedback controls arm* movement): |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 2 wherein
a sensor on the robot monitors a position of the arm* and
transmits a signal indicative of that position back to the arm motion
controller which compares the actual arm* position with
the desired position so as to adjust movement of the arm* towards that
desired position.
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10 | .. Sensor physically contacts and follows work contour: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 9 wherein
the sensor is biased into surface contact with the work and is caused
to travel thereover to thereby cause the arm* to maintain
a fixed relative position with respect to said work surface.
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11 | . Mechanically actuated present limit: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 2 including
mechanical means for causing termination of movement of an arm* component
at its programmed end.
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12 | .. Cam: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 11 wherein
said means includes a cam and a cam follower.
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13 | .. Limit switch: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 11 wherein said means comprises a mechanically actuated electric switch. | |
14 | ARM* MOVEMENT (SPATIAL): |
Subject matter under the cross-reference art collection
definition characterized by the manner in which the arm* moves
through space due to its structure thereby giving the robot its various
degrees of freedom*.
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15 | . Jointed: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 14 wherein the arm* has at least three degrees of freedom* which are constituted by rotary joints. | |
16 | . Cartesian (X - Y - Z arm): |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 14 wherein the arm* has at least three degrees of freedom* which are constituted by orthogonally related linear movements. | |
17 | . Cylindrical: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 14 wherein the arm* has at least three degrees of freedom*, one of which is rotary, the other two being constituted by orthogonally related linear movements. | |
18 | . Spherical: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 14 wherein the arm* has at least three degrees of freedom*, two or which are orthogonally related rotary joints and the third is a linear movement. | |
19 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR ARM: |
Subject matter under the cross-reference collection definition
characterized by a motor which drives the arm* and/or
by the transmission of that motion from the motor to the arm*.
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20 | . Provision for altering speed of driven element: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 19 wherein particular means associated with the motor or transmission is provided for varying the velocity of movement of an arm* component during its stroke. | |
21 | . Flaccid drive element: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 19 wherein the transmission of motion between the driving motor and the arm* includes a belt, chain or cable. | |
22 | . Fluid motor: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 19 wherein
the motor which drives the arm* converts hydraulic or pneumatic
pressure into mechanical work.
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23 | . Electric motor: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 19 wherein
the motor which drives the arm* converts electrical energy
into mechanical work.
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24 | .. Stepper motor: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 23 wherein the electric motor which drives the arm* produces discrete increments when excited by an input pulse. | |
25 | . Gearing: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 19 wherein
the transmission of motion from the motor to the arm* is
accomplished by a system which includes first and second relatively
rotatable bodies provided with teeth or other interengaging drive
surfaces and wherein motion is imparted from the first to the second body
by rolling contact.
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26 | .. Including bevel gear: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 25 wherein
the interengaging drive surfaces are at an angle which intersects
the rotational axis of the bodies.
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27 | ARM PART: |
Subject matter under the cross-reference definition characterized
by the structure of a mechanical link or the connection between adjacent
links which form the robot arm*.
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28 | . Joint: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 27 wherein significance is attributed to the connection between the mechanical links of the arm*. | |
29 | .. Wrist: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 28 wherein
significance is attributed to the particular joint located at a
distal end of the robot arm* which connects that arm with
an end effector*.
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30 | END EFFECTOR: |
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31 | . Gripping jaw: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 30 adapted
to transport an object wherein opposed grasping elements are moveable
relative to each other to grip the object therebetween.
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32 | .. Servo-actuated: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 31 and
further including a sensor located on the robot which controls movement of
a grasping element.
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33 | ... Tactile sensor: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 32 wherein
the sensor is located on a grasping element and senses an object
grasped thereby by direct contact therewith.
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34 | ... Force feedback: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 32 wherein the sensor is at a location spaced from a grasped object and includes means to sense strain on the grasping element. | |
35 | ... Proximity: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 32 wherein
the sensor includes means to sense the relative position between
the grasping element and an object to be grasped.
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36 | .. Actuating means: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 31 wherein
significance is attributed to the means for moving the grasping
element.
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37 | ... Fluid motor: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 36 wherein
said means utilizes hydraulic or pneumatic pressure.
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38 | ... Electric motor: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 36 wherein
said means utilizes electrical energy.
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39 | .. Jaw structure: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 31 wherein significance is attributed to the physical configuration of the grasping element. | |
40 | . Vacuum or magnetic: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 30 which
includes a vacuum cup, permanent magnet or an electromagnet for
the purpose of handling material.
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41 | . Tool: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 30 wherein
the device is a work treating element.
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42 | .. Welding: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 41 wherein
the element performs a welding operation.
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43 | .. Spray painting or coating: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 41 wherein
the element performs a painting or coating operation.
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44 | . Inspection: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 30 said
device being a sensor adapted to sense conditions on an object being
scanned by the robot.
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45 | . Compliance: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 30 which
include a means for aiding insertion and mating maneuvers by permitting the
device to adapt to misalignments.
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46 | SENSING DEVICE: |
Subject matter under the cross-reference collection definition
comprising a sensor which is usable on a robot.
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47 | . Optical: |
Subject matter under cross-reference subcollection 46 which
includes means sensitive to light rays.
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48 | COUNTERBALANCE: |
A device under the cross-reference collection definition
including means to balance the weight of the robot arm* or
a load carried thereby.
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49 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE: |
Subject matter under the cross-reference collection definition which either (1) prevent human beings from being injured by a robot or (2) prevent the robot itself from being damaged. | |
50 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
Subject matter under the cross-reference collection definition not provided for elsewhere. | |
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