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Title: US5865063: Three-axis machine structure that prevents rotational movement
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Country: US United States of America

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Inventor: Sheldon, Paul C.; Mequon, WI

Assignee: Sheldon/Van Someren, Inc., Wauwatosa, WI
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Published / Filed: 1999-02-02 / 1996-11-12

Application Number: US1996000747330

IPC Code: Advanced: B23Q 1/54; B25J 9/16; B25J 17/02;
Core: B23Q 1/25; more...
IPC-7: B25J 11/00;

U.S. Class: Current: 074/490.01; 248/653; 248/654; 414/917; 901/022; 901/023;
Original: 074/490.01; 248/653; 248/654; 414/917; 901/022; 901/023;

Field of Search: 074/490.01,490.03,490.04,490.07 248/631,653,654 408/234 409/145,201,216,235,241 901/022,23 414/917

Priority Number:
1996-11-12  US1996000747330
1996-09-03  US1996000707125

Abstract: A three-axis machine control structure includes a support structure and a machine component to which a workpiece or tool can be attached. Three control arms are connected between the machine component and the support structure. Preferably, each control arm is pivotably connected to the support structure and to the machine component and includes a pair of four-bar linkages connected in series. The control arms are oriented to permit rapid movement of the machine component along any or all of the three linear axes, while restricting movement of the machine component along the rotational axes.

Attorney, Agent or Firm: Van Someren, Robert A. ;

Primary / Asst. Examiners: Herrmann, Allan D.;

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US1996000707125 1996-09-03       


       
Parent Case:     This is a continuation-in-part of the patent application entitled "Three-Axis Machine For Rapid And Rigid Manipulation Of Components", Ser. No 08/707,125, filed on Sep. 3, 1996.

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What is claimed:     1. A three-axis control structure that permits an object to move through space along the three linear axes while restricting motion of the object along the rotational axes, comprising:
  • a support structure;
  • a machine component configured to carry the object; and
  • a rotational control system connected between the support structure and the machine component, the rotational control system including three control arms, each control arm having a pair of four-bar linkages connected in series such that the pair of four-bar linkages remain oriented generally parallel to a common plane during movement of the machine component, wherein the rotational control system restricts movement of the machine component along the rotational axes relative to the support structure.


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Patent  Pub.Date  Inventor Assignee   Title
Buy PDF- 17pp US4762459  1988-08 Morita et al.  Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Industrial robot
Buy PDF- 11pp US4806068  1989-02 Kohli et al.   Rotary linear actuator for use in robotic manipulators
Buy PDF- 12pp US5028180  1991-07 Sheldon et al.   Six-axis machine tool
Buy PDF- 9pp US5388935  1995-02 Sheldon  Giddings & Lewis, Inc. Six axis machine tool
       
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Publication Date IPC Code Assignee   Title
Buy PDF SU1296401 1987-03  B25J 11/00 NOVOSIBIRSKY ELEKTROTECH INST MACHINING DEVICE 
Buy PDF SU1505773 1989-09  B25J 9/12 NOVOSIBIRSKY ELEKTROTECH INST DEVICE FOR MOVING WORKING MEMBER 


Other Abstract Info: DERABS G98-445482

Other References:
  • Jean-Pierre Merlet, published on the Internet at http://www.inria. fr/prisme/personnel/merlet/merlet eng. html, § Parallel manipulators, drawing and references for Manipulateurs a 3 degres de liberte.


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