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US 4,231,696 AGranted
Multi-function end effector
AssigneeWestinghouse Electric Corp.
InventorStuart L. Rieben
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Abstract
A multi-function end effector for performing operations on equipment located in areas where human access is limited comprises a vertical support capable of being supported in the equipment on which the operations are to be performed, such as a nuclear steam generator, along with a table attached to the vertical support. The table is capable of positioning tools in relation to the equipment and is capable of driving the tools. The table comprises a centering device for positioning the tools in proper relation to the equipment.
Claims14
A multi-function end effector for performing operations on equipment comprising:
- a vertical member capable of being disposed in said equipment;
- centering means attached to said vertical member and having plates capable of relative horizontal motion;
- tool holding means with a crescent-shaped gear for holding tools and mounted on said centering means for supporting said tools in relation to said equipment for performing operations on said equipment;
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- vertical drive means attached to said vertical member and to said centering means for vertically moving said tool holding means relative to said vertical member thereby vertically positioning said tools relative to said equipment, said centering means horizontally positioning said tools by movement of said plates.
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