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Robotic tool coupler rapid-connect bus

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  • US 7,328,086 B2
  • Filed: 03/16/2006
  • Issued: 02/05/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/2003
  • Status: Expired
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1. A robotic tool changer for an industrial robot communicatively coupled to a robotic system communication network, comprising:

  • a master module mechanically connected to an industrial robot arm and providing a first mechanical interface, the master module including a network node;

    a tool module mechanically connected to a robotic tool and operative to mate with the first mechanical interface, the tool module not including a network node; and

    a communication bus operative to transfer tool data from the tool module to the master module when the master and tool modules are mechanically coupled together.

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