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US 2020/0269447 A1Published application
Sensor module for a robot
AssigneeABB Schweiz AG
InventorsMatt Simkins, Said Zahrai
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Abstract
A sensor module is provided for adding functionality to a robot. The sensor module is attached between the robot tool flange and the end effector. Additional interchangeable modules may also be provided between the tool flange and the end effector. The sensor module includes a sensor for monitoring a condition near the end effector. An output port of the module transmits sensor data to a processor outside of the sensor module for further processing.
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A robot, comprising:
- a base at one end of the robot;
- an end effector at another end of the robot;
- a joint disposed between the base and the end effector;
- a robot tool mounting surface disposed between the joint and the end effector;
- a sensor module disposed between the robot tool mounting surface and the end effector, the sensor module comprising a housing with a sensor module mounting surface, the sensor module mounting surface being adapted to attach the end effector thereto;
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- a sensor disposed within the housing.
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