Robotic fingers and end effectors including same

    公开(公告)号:US09744677B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-29

    申请号:US14933443

    申请日:2015-11-05

    CPC classification number: B25J15/08 B25J9/1045 B25J13/084 B25J15/0009

    Abstract: A robotic end effector includes a finger and at least one actuator. The finger extends from a proximal end to a distal end along a finger axis. The finger includes a first phalanx proximate the proximal end, a second phalanx proximate the distal end, and a knuckle joint including at least one vertebra interposed between and separating the first and second phalanxes. The knuckle joint is configured to permit the second phalanx to pivot relative to the first phalanx about a pivot axis transverse to the finger axis. Each vertebra has an axial thickness extending along the finger axis and a lateral width extending perpendicular to its axial thickness, and its lateral width is greater than its axial thickness. The at least one actuator is operable to move the second phalanx relative to the first phalanx about the pivot axis.

    ROBOTIC FINGERS AND END EFFECTORS INCLUDING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20170129110A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-11

    申请号:US14933443

    申请日:2015-11-05

    CPC classification number: B25J15/08 B25J9/1045 B25J13/084 B25J15/0009

    Abstract: A robotic end effector includes a finger and at least one actuator. The finger extends from a proximal end to a distal end along a finger axis. The finger includes a first phalanx proximate the proximal end, a second phalanx proximate the distal end, and a knuckle joint including at least one vertebra interposed between and separating the first and second phalanxes. The knuckle joint is configured to permit the second phalanx to pivot relative to the first phalanx about a pivot axis transverse to the finger axis. Each vertebra has an axial thickness extending along the finger axis and a lateral width extending perpendicular to its axial thickness, and its lateral width is greater than its axial thickness. The at least one actuator is operable to move the second phalanx relative to the first phalanx about the pivot axis.

    MANEUVERING ROBOTIC VEHICLES HAVING A POSITIONABLE SENSOR HEAD
    48.
    发明申请
    MANEUVERING ROBOTIC VEHICLES HAVING A POSITIONABLE SENSOR HEAD 有权
    具有可定位传感器头的机动车

    公开(公告)号:US20140305718A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:US14180508

    申请日:2014-02-14

    Abstract: Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 为车辆机器人或其他车辆提供配置,以提供其重心移动以增强障碍物导航。 提供各种头颈部形态,以允许定位各种姿势,例如收起姿势,观察姿势和检查姿势。 提供颈部延伸和致动器模块设计以实现各种头颈部形态。 还提供机器人控制网络电路。

    MANEUVERING ROBOTIC VEHICLES
    49.
    发明申请
    MANEUVERING ROBOTIC VEHICLES 有权
    机动车

    公开(公告)号:US20140142753A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-22

    申请号:US14158090

    申请日:2014-01-17

    Abstract: Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. A robot chassis with pivotable driven flippers has a pivotable neck and sensor head mounted toward the front of the chassis. The neck is pivoted forward to shift the vehicle combined center of gravity (combined CG) forward for various climbing and navigation tasks. The flippers may also be selectively moved to reposition the center of gravity. Various weight distributions allow different CG shifting capabilities.

    Abstract translation: 为车辆机器人或其他车辆提供配置,以提供其重心移动以增强障碍物导航。 具有可转动驱动的脚轮的机器人底盘具有可枢转的颈部和传感器头,朝向机箱前部安装。 颈部向前枢转以将车辆组合重心(组合CG)向前移动,用于各种攀爬和导航任务。 脚蹼也可以选择性地移动以重新定位重心。 各种重量分布允许不同的CG移动能力。

    Maneuvering Robotic Vehicles Having A Positionable Sensor Head
    50.
    发明申请
    Maneuvering Robotic Vehicles Having A Positionable Sensor Head 有权
    具有定位传感器头的机动车辆的机动车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20140069731A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:US13692693

    申请日:2012-12-03

    Abstract: Configurations are provided for vehicular robots or other vehicles to provide shifting of their centers of gravity for enhanced obstacle navigation. Various head and neck morphologies are provided to allow positioning for various poses such as a stowed pose, observation poses, and inspection poses. Neck extension and actuator module designs are provided to implement various head and neck morphologies. Robot control network circuitry is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 为车辆机器人或其他车辆提供配置,以提供其重心移动以增强障碍物导航。 提供各种头颈部形态,以允许定位各种姿势,例如收起姿势,观察姿势和检查姿势。 提供颈部延伸和致动器模块设计以实现各种头颈部形态。 还提供机器人控制网络电路。

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