Geometric end effector system
AssigneeDelaware Capital Formation, Inc.
InventorsJason M. Kniss, Michael J. Goff, Jerry Berendt, Ron Micallef
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Abstract
A geometric end effector system for use on a robot. The system includes a platform and a frame secured to the platform. At least one base is arranged at a predetermined position on the frame. The system also has an anchor mount secured to the base and a component connected to an end of the anchor mount by a collar assembly. A key is arranged between the component and the anchor mount.
Claims23
A geometric end effector system, said system including:
- a platform;
- a frame secured to said platform;
- a plurality of bases arranged at predetermined positions on said frame;
- an anchor mount secured to at least one of said bases;
- a component connected to said anchor mount by a collar assembly;
- and
- a key arranged between said component and said anchor mount.
An end effector or fixture system for use on a robot, said system including:
- a frame;
- at least one anchor mount secured to said frame, said anchor mount having a breakaway point that will fail when a predetermined force engages the end effector system allowing for quick recovery of the robot through replacement of said anchor mount;
- a component connected to said anchor mount by a collar assembly;
- and
- a key arranged between said component and said anchor mount.
A method of assembling a geometric end effector system for use on a robot, said method including the steps of:
- securing at least one breakaway anchor mount to a base, said base secured to a frame of the end effector system;
- fastening a boom or junction member to an end of said anchor mount with a collar assembly and a key;
- fastening an accessory member to an end of said boom or said junction member;
- and
- securing said frame to the robot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.