REMOTELY CONTROLLED ROBOTS HAVING IMPROVED TOOL DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. A remote controlled robot for handling hazardous material comprising:
- a support frame;
an articulating arm having a proximal end coupled with said support frame and a distal end remote therefrom;
a gripper connected with the distal end of said articulating arm, said gripper having gripper fingers that oppose one another;
a plurality of tools disposed adjacent said articulating arm, wherein said articulating arm is moveable for grasping said tools with said gripper.
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Abstract
A remote controlled robot for handling hazardous material, such as explosive devices, includes a support frame, an articulating arm having a proximal end coupled with the support frame and a distal end remote therefrom, and a gripper connected with the distal end of the articulating arm, the gripper having gripper fingers that oppose one another. The robot includes a transporting assembly, such as wheels or a track, coupled with the support frame for selectively moving the robot to a desired location. The robot includes a tool basket disposed adjacent the proximal end of the articulating arm. The tool basket includes a plurality of tool receiving slots adapted to receive tools, with different tools stored in each of the slots. By carrying a plurality of tools in a basket, the robot may stay downrange when changing tools, rather than requiring the robot to return up range for changing tools.
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20 Claims
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1. A remote controlled robot for handling hazardous material comprising:
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a support frame; an articulating arm having a proximal end coupled with said support frame and a distal end remote therefrom; a gripper connected with the distal end of said articulating arm, said gripper having gripper fingers that oppose one another; a plurality of tools disposed adjacent said articulating arm, wherein said articulating arm is moveable for grasping said tools with said gripper. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A remote controlled robot for handling hazardous material comprising:
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a support frame; an articulating arm having a proximal end coupled with said support frame and a distal end remote therefrom; a gripper connected with the distal end of said articulating arm, said gripper having gripper fingers that oppose one another; a transporting assembly coupled with said support frame for selectively moving said robot; a tool basket coupled with said robot and having a plurality of tool receiving slots adapted to receive tools. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A remotely controlled robot for handling hazardous material comprising:
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a support frame; an articulating arm having a proximal end coupled with said support frame and a distal end remote therefrom; a gripper connected with the distal end of said articulating arm, said gripper having opposing gripper fingers moveable between an open position and a closed position; a container holding a plurality of tools, wherein said container is disposed adjacent said articulating arm, and wherein said articulating arm is moveable for aligning said gripper with one of said tools and grasping the one of said tools using said grippers. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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