摘要:
A method and apparatus for positioning robots (22) using a gantry (24). A base platform (18) is provided, and a work platform (20) is positioned above the base platform (18) for supporting one or more humans (30). One or more robots (22) are supported on the base platform (18) independently of the work platform (20). At least one gantry (24) is positioned above the base platform (18) and adjacent the work platform (20) for supporting and positioning the robots (22) along the work platform (20).
摘要:
A method and apparatus for supplying cables (36) to robots (22) at non-static locations. A base platform (18) is provided, and a work platform (20) is positioned above the base platform (18) for supporting one or more humans (30). One or more are robots (22) supported on the base platform (18) independently of the work platform (20). A cable carrier system (28) is positioned above the base platform (18) and underneath the work platform (20) for providing cables (36) to the robots (22).
摘要:
A rotary-drive sub-assembly includes a tool (100, 110, 210, 410) and a tool retainer (130, 230, 430). The tool (100, 110, 210, 410) includes a fastener-engagement portion (211), a first threaded portion (113, 212T, 413), and a tool-change-engagement portion (211) between the fastener-engagement portion (211) and the first threaded portion (113, 212T, 413). The tool retainer (130, 230, 430) includes a symmetry axis (193, 293, 493) and a second threaded portion (133, 233T, 433). The second threaded portion (133, 233T, 433) is configured to be threadably fastened with the first threaded portion (113, 212T, 413) of the tool (100, 110, 210, 410) so that the tool (100, 110, 210, 410) is rotationally anchored relative to the tool retainer (130, 230, 430) about the symmetry axis (193, 293, 493) and is translationally anchored relative to the tool retainer (130, 230, 430) along the symmetry axis (193, 293, 493). The tool retainer (130, 230, 430) further includes a key (132, 232, 432), fixed relative to the second threaded portion (133, 233T, 433), and a retaining surface (130S, 230S, 461), fixed relative to the key (132, 232, 432).
摘要:
A method and apparatus for supporting collaborative robots (22) and humans (30) in a narrowing work envelope. A base platform (18) is provided, and a work platform (20) is positioned above the base platform (18) for supporting one or more humans (30), wherein the work platform (20) is narrower than the base platform (18), and the work platform (20) is positioned relative to the base platform (18) to provide areas for positioning one or more robots (22) on one or more sides of the work platform (20). The robots (22) are supported on the base platform (18) independently of the work platform (20), so that movement of the work platform (20) does not affect the robots' positions.
摘要:
A coating application system (200) may include a pair of towers (210, 212) movable along a respective pair of floor tracks (242, 244). A crossbeam (300) may extend between the pair of towers. The cross beam may have opposing beam ends. A universal joint (310) may couple each beam end to a tower to allow the crossbeam to rotate about a vertical axis and about a horizontal axis. A robotic device (400) may be mounted to the crossbeam. The robotic device may include an end effector (416) for performing one or more operations on an aircraft exterior surface.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for supporting collaborative robots and humans in a narrowing work envelope. A base platform is provided, and a work platform is positioned above the base platform for supporting one or more humans, wherein the work platform is narrower than the base platform, and the work platform is positioned relative to the base platform to provide areas for positioning one or more robots on one or more sides of the work platform. The robots are supported on the base platform independently of the work platform, so that movement of the work platform does not affect the robots' positions.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for supplying cables (36a - 36d) to robots (22a - 22d) at non-static locations. A base platform (18) is provided, and a work platform (20) is positioned above the base platform (18) for supporting one or more humans (30). One or more robots (22a - 22d) are supported on the base platform (18) independently of the work platform (20). A cable carrier system (28) is positioned above the base platform (18) and underneath the work platform (20) for providing cables (36a- 36d) to the robots (22a - 22d).