公开(公告)号：US20240189979A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-13

申请号：US18285147

申请日：2022-04-05

Applicant: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Inventor： Shuo DING ,  Haoyong YU

IPC: B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/10 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 ,  B25J9/1045 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1664

Abstract: The present application relates to devices that assist the human trunk, and provides a device for human trunk assistance, which includes: a trunk link (1), coupled to an upper back of a user through back straps (2); two thigh links (3), coupled to left and right thighs of the user through leg straps (4) respectively; two hip joint hinges (5), placed align to left and right hip joints of the user respectively, and configured for rotatably coupling the trunk link (1) and the two thigh links (3); and a torque generator (6), coupling to the two hip joint hinges (5) through Bowden cables (7), and configured to generate an assist torque to reduce moment burden to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20240173868A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-30

申请号：US18553293

申请日：2022-03-31

Applicant: Ocado Innovation Limited

Inventor： Jan FRAS ,  Panagiotis SOTIROPOULOS ,  Hussein MNYUSIWALLA ,  Enrique DEL SOL ACERO ,  Pavlos TRIANTAFYLLOU

IPC: B25J13/08 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J15/08 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J13/082 ,  B25J9/142 ,  B25J13/084 ,  B25J15/0023 ,  B25J15/08 ,  B25J19/023

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a finger assembly for a manipulating apparatus including a rigid body and a deformable membrane received within an aperture. The deformable membrane includes a gripping surface arranged to grip an object being manipulated and visual markers. The finger assembly includes a reflective surface received within the rigid body opposite the deformable membrane to reflect an image of the visual markers, and an optical sensor arranged to view the visual markers and the reflected image of the visual markers, providing a stereoscopic view of the visual markers.

公开(公告)号：US11993498B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US17828987

申请日：2022-05-31

Applicant: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Alspach ,  Andrew M. Beaulieu ,  Aimee S. Goncalves

IPC: B25J13/08 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/06 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B66F9/075 ,  B66F9/18 ,  G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01L7/08 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L5/22

CPC classification number: B66F9/18 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0009 ,  B25J9/06 ,  B25J9/144 ,  B25J9/1612 ,  B25J9/1682 ,  B25J13/084 ,  B25J13/085 ,  B25J15/0033 ,  B25J19/007 ,  B25J19/0075 ,  B66F9/0759 ,  G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/046 ,  G01L1/127 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L5/0028 ,  G01L5/0061 ,  G01L7/082 ,  G01L9/0055 ,  G01L9/0064 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/0087 ,  G01L5/226

Abstract: Structures and sensor assemblies having engagement structures for securing a compliant substrate assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor assembly includes a compliant substrate assembly having a base layer, and a deformable layer heat-sealed to the base layer such that the base layer and the deformable layer define at least one inflatable chamber. The sensor assembly further includes a first member proximate to a first edge of the compliant substrate assembly, a second member proximate to a second edge of the compliant substrate assembly, wherein the second edge is opposite the first edge, and at least one pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the at least one inflatable chamber and operable to produce a signal indicative of a pressure within the at least one inflatable chamber.

公开(公告)号：US20240157547A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18059384

申请日：2022-11-28

Applicant: Rainbow Robotics

Inventor： Bu Youn CHO ,  Jun Ho OH

IPC: B25J9/14

CPC classification number: B25J9/14

Abstract: The present invention relates to a robot including a hydraulic power unit comprising: a body having a hydraulic channel through which a fluid is movable, a hydraulic power unit having a plurality of pumps and discharging a fluid to the hydraulic channel by using rotational force of the plurality of pumps, and a control unit for controlling the rotation of the plurality of pumps, wherein the plurality of pumps comprises: a first pump rotating in a first rotational direction and discharging a fluid to the hydraulic channel by a rotational force in the first rotational direction, and a second pump rotating in a second rotational direction and discharging a fluid to the hydraulic channel by a rotational force in the second rotational direction, wherein the first rotational direction is different from the second rotational direction.

公开(公告)号：US20240156664A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18281287

申请日：2022-04-14

Applicant: MOTORSKINS UG

Inventor： Facundo GUTIERREZ ,  Juan OPITZ-SILVA ,  José VILLATORO ,  Nils JANSSEN

IPC: A61H3/00 ,  A61F13/08 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/14

CPC classification number: A61H3/00 ,  A61F13/08 ,  B25J9/0006 ,  B25J9/142 ,  A61H2201/1238 ,  A61H2201/1642 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5051

Abstract: A wearable exoskin (100), which generates energy by an external force of a user applied to the exoskin (100) and utilizes that a energy to support the movement of the user, comprises at least one fluid circuit (30), at least one interface (10) which is fluidly connected to the at least one fluid circuit (30) and at least one actuator (20) which is fluidly connected to the at least one fluid circuit (30). The at least one fluid circuit (30) comprises a displaceable fluid (40). The fluid actuator (20) is changeable in volume and switches from a first state (with a first volume) to a second state (with a second volume), which is different from the first state, in reaction to the flow of the displaceable fluid (40). The displacement of the fluid (40) is caused by an interaction of the user with the at least one interface (10), such as the application of an external force. The exoskin (100) can be used in a compression garment, such as used on a lower limb.

公开(公告)号：US11981027B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17093487

申请日：2020-11-09

Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

Inventor： Fraser M. Smith ,  Marc X. Olivier ,  Brian J. Maclean ,  Michael Myers

IPC: B25J9/00 ,  A61F2/64 ,  A61F2/68 ,  A61F2/70 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J13/08 ,  F15B15/12 ,  A61F2/50 ,  B25J19/00 ,  F15B11/072 ,  F15B15/20

CPC classification number: B25J9/0006 ,  A61F2/64 ,  A61F2/68 ,  A61F2/70 ,  B25J9/148 ,  B25J13/085 ,  A61F2002/5003 ,  A61F2002/5072 ,  B25J19/007 ,  F15B11/072 ,  F15B15/12 ,  F15B15/204 ,  F15B2211/3058 ,  F15B2211/7058

Abstract: A robotic system for a robotic limb configured to recover energy for minimizing power consumption of the robotic system, comprising a first support member, a second support member, and a quasi-passive elastic actuator rotatably coupling the first and second support members to define a joint of the robotic system rotatable about an axis of rotation defining a degree of freedom. The quasi-passive elastic actuator can comprise a first vane device and a second vane device, the first vane device and second vane device being rotatable relative to each other within the housing and defining, at least in part, a compression chamber and an expansion chamber. The system can further comprise a valve assembly, the valve assembly comprising a valve device disposed through an opening of the first vane device along the axis of rotation, and a shunt circuit facilitating fluid flow between the compression and expansion chambers through the valve assembly. The valve assembly is operable to position the valve device in an open position to open the shunt circuit to place the quasi-passive elastic actuator in an inelastic state, and to position the valve device in a closed position to close the shunt circuit to place the quasi-passive elastic actuator in an elastic state.

公开(公告)号：US11969888B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US16052106

申请日：2018-08-01

Applicant: Veolia Nuclear Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Cole ,  Paul Damon Linnebur ,  Dan Alan Preston ,  Kenneth Schofield

IPC: B25J9/10 ,  B25J9/12 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J17/00 ,  B25J19/00 ,  F15B15/06

CPC classification number: B25J9/104 ,  B25J9/123 ,  B25J9/144 ,  B25J17/00 ,  B25J19/0029 ,  B25J19/0041 ,  F15B15/06 ,  Y10S901/09 ,  Y10S901/21 ,  Y10S901/28

Abstract: Cable routing approaches are described that allow cables to pass through a traditional chain joint without reducing the strength capacity or impairing the range of motion of the joint. The cable routing approaches permit the cables to be housed inside the structure of the robotic arm and pass through the chain joint in a manner that does not limit the width of the chain.

公开(公告)号：US20240117794A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-11

申请号：US18276284

申请日：2022-02-11

Applicant: KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Ragesh CHELLATTOAN ,  Gilles LUBINEAU

IPC: F03G7/06 ,  B25J9/14 ,  F15B15/10

CPC classification number: F03G7/061 ,  B25J9/144 ,  F03G7/0616 ,  F15B15/10

Abstract: A hybrid fiber with tunable stiffness includes a stiff fiber, a soft fiber connected in series to the stiff fiber, and a locking mechanism in contact with the soft fiber and configured to prevent the soft fiber from extending during a locked state, and to allow the soft fiber to extend during an unlocked state. The hybrid fiber has a substantially zero-bending resistance, irrespective of whether the soft fiber is in a locked or an unlocked state.

公开(公告)号：US11891288B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17829135

申请日：2022-05-31

Applicant: Toyota Research Institute, Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Alspach ,  Andrew M. Beaulieu ,  Aimee S. Goncalves

IPC: B25J13/08 ,  B66F9/18 ,  B66F9/075 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J9/06 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01L7/08 ,  G01L9/00 ,  B25J19/00 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/04 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/00 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L5/22

CPC classification number: B66F9/18 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J9/0009 ,  B25J9/06 ,  B25J9/144 ,  B25J9/1612 ,  B25J9/1682 ,  B25J13/084 ,  B25J13/085 ,  B25J15/0033 ,  B25J19/007 ,  B25J19/0075 ,  B66F9/0759 ,  G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/046 ,  G01L1/127 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L5/0028 ,  G01L5/0061 ,  G01L7/082 ,  G01L9/0055 ,  G01L9/0064 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/0087 ,  G01L5/226

Abstract: Sensors having a deformable layer and an outer cover layer and robots incorporating the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor includes an inflatable diaphragm operable to be disposed on a member, wherein the inflatable diaphragm includes a port. The sensor further includes an outer cover layer disposed around the inflatable diaphragm, wherein the outer cover layer is fabricated from a material having a strength of greater than or equal to 35 cN/dtex, and a pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the port and operable to detect a pressure within the inflatable diaphragm.

公开(公告)号：US11865707B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US16940554

申请日：2020-07-28

Applicant: Nimble Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Simon Kalouche

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B25J5/02 ,  B25J15/06 ,  B25J19/00 ,  B25J9/04 ,  B25J17/02 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J9/16 ,  B60M1/30 ,  B25J5/00 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J19/04 ,  B25J15/04 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B25J13/00 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J19/02

CPC classification number: B25J5/007 ,  B25J5/02 ,  B25J9/042 ,  B25J9/14 ,  B25J9/161 ,  B25J9/162 ,  B25J9/163 ,  B25J9/1612 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  B25J9/1697 ,  B25J13/00 ,  B25J13/006 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J13/089 ,  B25J15/0061 ,  B25J15/02 ,  B25J15/0441 ,  B25J15/0616 ,  B25J15/0625 ,  B25J17/02 ,  B25J19/005 ,  B25J19/0025 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B25J19/021 ,  B25J19/04 ,  B60M1/30 ,  B65G1/0464 ,  B65G1/0478 ,  B65G1/065 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G1/1375 ,  B65G47/917 ,  B65G47/918 ,  B65G2203/041 ,  B65G2203/042 ,  B65G2209/04

Abstract: A mobile manipulator robot for retrieving inventory items from a storage system. The robot includes a body, a wheel assembly, a sensor to locate a position of the robot within the storage system, an interface configured to send processor readable data to a remote processor and to an operator interface, and receive processor executable instructions from the remote processor and from the operator interface, an imaging device to capture images of the inventory items, a picking manipulator, first and second pneumatic gripping elements for grasping the inventory items, and a coupler configured to mate with a valve to access a pneumatic supply for operating at least one of the first or second pneumatic gripping elements. The robot is configured to transition the valve from a closed condition to an open condition and selectively place one of the first or the second pneumatic gripping elements in communication with the pneumatic supply.