Smart extendable telescopic pole for deployment of miniature inspection crawlers

    公开(公告)号:US12233544B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US18304927

    申请日:2023-04-21

    Abstract: A system for deploying a magnetic robotic crawler onto a surface of an elevated asset, the crawler being of the type that is capable of magnetically attaching to and traversing the surface. The system comprises an extendable pole having a proximal end and a distal end. The system also comprises a docking station having a housing for receiving the crawler. The docking station is provided at the distal end of the pole. The docking station also includes magnetic feet mounted at a distal end of the housing and configured to magnetically couple with the surface. The system can also comprise an extendable pole having a proximal end and a distal end and an end effector attached to the distal end. Specifically, the end effector is configured to selectively attach to and detach from a complementary shaped receiver provided on the crawler.

    SELECTIVELY FLEXIBLE EXTENSION TOOL
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240326266A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18733557

    申请日:2024-06-04

    CPC classification number: B25J18/06 B25B33/00 B25J9/104 B25J18/02 B25J18/025

    Abstract: A selectively flexible extension tool includes a line assembly; and a plurality of sequentially arranged links, the line assembly operable with the plurality of sequentially arranged links to move the plurality of sequentially arranged links between a slacked position and a tensioned position, the plurality of sequentially arranged links spaced from one another when in the slacked position to allow the plurality of sequentially arranged links to pivotably move relative to one another, the plurality of sequentially arranged links pressed against one another when in the tensioned position to rigidly fix the plurality of sequentially arranged links to one another.

    Robotic Article Handling End Effector with Capture Device Having a Compliant Diaphragm

    公开(公告)号:US20240316789A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-26

    申请号:US18414352

    申请日:2024-01-16

    Applicant: Sarcos Corp.

    Inventor: Fraser M. Smith

    Abstract: This disclosure sets forth a robotic end effector for acquiring and managing an article, such as an item of luggage. The robotic end effector can include an extendable arm comprising a first support member, a capture device comprising a guide member having a plurality of apertures formed therein with a rod slideably supported in each aperture of the guide member. The capture device can further include a biasing member associated with one or more rods and being configured to bias the one or more rods in a first direction relative to the guide member. The article interface system can include an actuatable article engagement device. The actuatable article engagement device can itself include an article interface surface. The actuatable article engagement device can be operated to interface with an article to facilitate movement of the article toward the capture device.

    LINEAR MOTION MECHANISM
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240294047A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-05

    申请号:US18574759

    申请日:2022-02-17

    Abstract: Provided is a linear motion mechanism having a further enhanced strength of a structure.
    The linear motion mechanism including an intermediate link including a conversion mechanism that converts a rotational force from a motor into a driving force in a linear direction, the intermediate link extending in the linear direction, a first link that linearly moves toward a first side in the linear direction from an end of the intermediate link on the first side on the basis of the driving force in the linear direction, and a second link that linearly moves toward a second side opposite to the first side from an end of the intermediate link on the second side on the basis of the driving force in the linear direction, in which the first link and the second link linearly move symmetrically in the linear direction in conjunction with each other.

    Morphable inertial appemdage, systems and associated methods

    公开(公告)号:US12064869B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-20

    申请号:US16801005

    申请日:2020-02-25

    CPC classification number: B25J18/025 B25J18/04

    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods of controlling movement of a host mechanical system using inertial forces imparted by an augmentable or morphable appendage. Such appendages are attached to the host mechanical system such that augmentation or morphing of the appendage to move a mass of the appendage from an extended to a retracted configuration imparts inertial forces to the supporting structure. Augmentation/morphing is controlled and coordinated such that imparted inertial forces facilitate a desired movement of the mechanical system. The imparted forces can include translation forces and/or rotational forces along one or more axes. The augmentation or morphing of the appendage can be performed concurrently with separately controlled coordinated movement of the appendage to facilitate a desired movement of the mechanical system. Such appendages can include, but are not limited to, telescoping and/or folding designs.

    Linear motion mechanism
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12011823B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US18015091

    申请日:2021-07-14

    Inventor: Wataru Amemiya

    CPC classification number: B25J18/025 B25J9/126 B25J19/0025 B25J9/102 H02G11/02

    Abstract: A linear motion mechanism has a plurality of linear motion elements assembled telescopically in multiple stages, and a block row connected to the linear motion elements and configured to drive the linear motion elements. A drive mechanism feeds the block row from an accommodating portion to extend the linear motion elements and pulls back the block row to the housing to contract the linear motion elements. The wire body is wired along the block row. A detour member is provided to absorb the excess length of the wire body which varies as the block row is fed and pulled back.

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