US 2019/0099898 A1 · MANIPULATION UNIT AND ROBOT

Abstract

A manipulation unit includes a body, a tool holder, and a manipulated portion. The body has a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a peripheral surface connecting the first end and the second end. The first end is attachable to a robot arm. The tool holder is connected to the second end and configured to hold a tool. The manipulated portion is provided on the peripheral surface. The manipulated portion includes a manipulation surface and a surrounding portion. The robot arm is to be operated via the manipulation surface. The surrounding portion surrounds the manipulation surface such that the manipulation surface is recessed from the surrounding portion.

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Dependent claims

A manipulation unit comprising:

a body having a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a peripheral surface connecting the first end and the second end, the first end being attachable to a robot arm;
a tool holder connected to the second end and configured to hold a tool;
and
a manipulated portion provided on the peripheral surface and comprising;
a manipulation surface via which the robot arm is to be operated;
and
a surrounding portion surrounding the manipulation surface such that the manipulation surface is recessed from the surrounding portion.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Manipulation unit and robot

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Manipulation unit and robot

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Abstract

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