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US 2025/0134006 A1Published application
Remote positioning and control of tools
OwnerSamuel A. Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
A remote tool positioner includes, configured for mounting near a distal end of a pole having a length, an end effector configured for engaging a workpiece and a tool lift configured for traveling along the length of the pole. The tool positioner may find use as a remote tool positioner and/or be suitable for use in association with a tool positioning system.
Claims20
A remote tool positioner, comprising:
- an end effector adapter configured for mounting to a distal end of a pole having a length extending from a proximal end to the distal end;
- an end effector configured for mounting to the end effector adapter and engaging a workpiece;
- a tool lift configured for traveling along the length of the pole;
- and
- an elongate flexible member configured for hauling the tool lift along the length of the pole.
2 more elements
A tool positioning system, comprising:
- a pole having a length between proximal and distal ends;
- an end effector adapter mounted to a distal end of the pole;
- configured to engage a workpiece, an end effector mounted to the end effector adapter;
- a tool lift mounted to the pole and configured for traveling along a length thereof;
- and
- an elongate flexible member threaded through the end effector adapter and tethered to the tool lift.
3 more elements
A tool positioner, comprising:
- configured for mounting near a distal end of a pole having a length and for engaging a workpiece, an end effector;
- and
- a tool lift configured for traveling along the length of the pole.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.