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US 10,625,413 B1Granted
Pick up tool
OwnerLornetta McPhersoninventor
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Abstract
The pick up tool is an extension apparatus. The pick up tool is an articulated structure. The pick up tool is configured for use with a targeted object. The pick up tool grasps a targeted object for subsequent manipulation. The span of the length of the pick up tool is adjustable. The pick up tool comprises a clamp, a telescopic structure and a remote control. The telescopic structure forms the extension apparatus of the pick up tool. The clamp forms the articulation of the pick up tool. The clamp grasps the targeted object. The remote control controls the operation of the clamp.
Claims14
A rigid manipulator comprising:
- a clamp, a telescopic structure and a remote control;
- wherein the clamp and the remote control attach to the telescopic structure;
- wherein the rigid manipulator is an extension apparatus;
- wherein the rigid manipulator is an articulated structure;
- wherein the rigid manipulator is configured for use with a targeted object;
- wherein the rigid manipulator grasps a targeted object for subsequent manipulation;
- wherein the span of the length of the rigid manipulator is adjustable;
- wherein the telescopic structure is an extension apparatus that comprises a first arm, a second arm, and a first detent;
- wherein the first detent attaches the first arm to the second arm;
- wherein the first arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an inner dimension;
- wherein the second arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension;
- wherein the second arm is geometrically similar to the first arm;
- wherein the span of the outer dimension of the second arm is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the first arm such that the second arm inserts into the first arm in a telescopic fashion;
- wherein the telescopic structure further comprises a third arm, and a second detent;
- wherein the second detent attaches the second arm to the third arm;
- wherein the second arm is further defined with an inner dimension;
- wherein the third arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension;
- wherein the third arm is geometrically similar to the second arm;
- wherein the span of the outer dimension of the third arm is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the second arm such that the third arm inserts into the second arm in a telescopic fashion;
- wherein the telescopic structure further comprises a fourth arm, and a third detent;
- wherein the third detent attaches the third arm to the fourth arm;
- wherein the third arm is further defined with an inner dimension;
- wherein the fourth arm is a hollow prism that is further defined with an outer dimension;
- wherein the fourth arm is geometrically similar to the third arm;
- wherein the span of the outer dimension of the fourth arm is lesser than the span of the inner dimension of the third arm such that the fourth arm inserts into the third arm in a telescopic fashion;
- wherein the first arm is further defined with a first end and a second end;
- wherein the second arm is further defined with a third end and a fourth end;
- wherein the third arm is further defined with a fifth end and a sixth end;
- wherein the fourth arm is further defined with a seventh end and an eighth end;
- wherein the clamp mounts on the eighth end of the fourth arm of the telescopic structure;
- wherein the second end of the first arm inserts into the third end of the second arm;
- wherein the fourth end of the second arm inserts into the fifth end of the third arm;
- wherein the sixth end of the third arm inserts into the seventh end of the fourth arm;
- wherein the hollow interior of the eighth end of the fourth arm is formed with a negative space;
- wherein the negative space has the shape of a truncated pyramid;
- wherein the base of the truncated pyramid forms the eighth end of the fourth arm;
- wherein the clamp comprises forceps, a compression spring, a hinge, a threaded cap, a worm drive, an electric motor, a motorcontrol, and a motor power source;
- wherein the compression spring attaches to the forceps;
- wherein the hinge attaches the forceps to the threaded cap;
- wherein the threaded cap attaches the hinge to the worm drive;
- wherein the worm drive attaches the threaded cap to the electric motor;
- wherein the electric motor is controlled by the motor control and the motor power source;
- wherein the worm drive is further defined with a ninth end and a tenth end;
- wherein the threaded cap is further defined with an eleventh end and a twelfth end.
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