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Leak-tight coupling device for master-slave manipulator
Assignee: Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et Aux Énergies Alternatives
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Filing: 1965-07-08
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1985-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cazalis Jean-Pierre
- 👤 Lefort Guy
- 👤 Rouillard Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:11
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25J; B25J15/00; B25J15/04; B25J19/00; B25J19/0075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A LEAK-TIGHT COUPLING BETWEEN THE HANDLING GRAB OF A MASTER-SLAVE MANIPULATOR AND A CONTROL ARM, THE MOVEMENT OF THE GRAB JAWS BEING CARRIED OUT BY MEANS OF A TRACTION CABLE WHICH PASSES AXIALLY THROUGH SAID ARM, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID DEVICE COMPRISES IN COMBINATION AN INTERMEDIATE BUSHING ON WHICH IS FIXED EXTERNALLY A FLEXIBLE PROTECTION HOSE SURROUNDING SAID ARM, SAID BEING MADE FAST AT LOWER END THEREOF WITH A DEFORMABLE DIAPHRAGM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AXIALLY OF SAID ARM A COUPLING MEMBER PROVIDED WITH TWO CYLINDRICAL EXTENSIONS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID DIAPHRAGM, SAID BUSHING BEING PARTLY ENGAGED WITHIN A CASING CONSTITUTING THE GRAB BODY AND LOCKED IN SAID CASING BY MEANS OF A FIRST SET OF BALLS WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH AN ANNULAR SLEEVE WHICH SURROUNDS SAID CASING EXTERNALLY THEREOF, A TRANSMISSION MEMBER WHICH IS SECURED TO SAID ANNULAR SLEEVE BY MEANS WHICH TRAVERSE SAID CASING THROGH LATERAL SLOTS, A BOTTOM LOCKING-UNIT BODY WHICH RESTS ON A SHOULDER PROVIDED AT THE EXTREMITY OF SAID TRANSMISSION MEMBER AND WHICH SECURES SAID TRANSMISSION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A LEAK-TIGHT COUPLING BETWEEN THE HANDLING GRAB OF A MASTER-SLAVE MANIPULATOR AND A CONTROL ARM, THE MOVEMENT OF THE GRAB JAWS BEING CARRIED OUT BY MEANS OF A TRACTION CABLE WHICH PASSES AXIALLY THROUGH SAID ARM, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID DEVICE COMPRISES IN COMBINATION AN INTERMEDIATE BUSHING ON WHICH IS FIXED EXTERNALLY A FLEXIBLE PROTECTION HOSE SURROUNDING SAID ARM, SAID BEING MADE FAST AT LOWER END THEREOF WITH A DEFORMABLE DIAPHRAGM DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AXIALLY OF SAID ARM A COUPLING MEMBER PROVIDED WITH TWO CYLINDRICAL EXTENSIONS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID DIAPHRAGM, SAID BUSHING BEING PARTLY ENGAGED WITHIN A CASING CONSTITUTING THE GRAB BODY AND LOCKED IN SAID CASING BY MEANS OF A FIRST SET OF BALLS WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH AN ANNULAR SLEEVE WHICH SURROUNDS SAID CASING EXTERNALLY THEREOF, A TRANSMISSION MEMBER WHICH IS SECURED TO SAID ANNULAR SLEEVE BY MEANS WHICH TRAVERSE SAID CASING THROGH LATERAL SLOTS, A BOTTOM LOCKING-UNIT BODY WHICH RESTS ON A SHOULDER PROVIDED AT THE EXTREMITY OF SAID TRANSMISSION MEMBER AND WHICH SECURES SAID TRANSMISSION
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |