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US 2021/0276203 A1Published application
End effector for mobile robot configured for tool changeout and breakaway
AssigneeIAM Robotics, LLC
InventorsKyle Carithers, Jason Geist, Vladimir Altman, Thomas Galluzzo
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Abstract
High precision end effectors for robots and adapters that provide attachment of the end effectors to a variety of robotic arms are disclosed. The combination provides for harmless break-away of the end effector on collision, and autonomous tool changer capability for mobile robots.
Claims20
A tool changer system for an autonomous mobile manipulation robot (AMMR) arm, the system comprising:
- an adapter comprising:
- a pneumatic fitting,
- a top surface configured for connection to an end of a robotic arm, and
- a bottom surface including a port in fluid communication with the pneumatic fitting, an adapter magnetic connector, and an adapter electrical connector;
- and
- an end effector having a body, the body comprising:
- a distal end including a picker;
- and
- a proximal end configured for a releasable break-away connection with the bottom surface of the adapter, the connection including a quick disconnect fitting configured for connection with the port of the adapter, an end effector magnetic connector, and an end effector electrical connector,
- wherein the adapter magnetic and electrical connectors are configured for connection with the end effector magnetic and electrical connectors, respectively, to provide the releasable break-away connection between the adapter and the end effector.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.