US4098001A
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Remote center compliance system
Assignee: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-13
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A remote center compliance system including means for establishing rotational motion about a center remote from the means for establishing the rotational motion and in two directions transverse to radii from the remote center.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul C. Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:27
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/10; B23P19/102; B23P19/12; B25; B25J; B25J17/00; B25J17/02; B25J17/0208; H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A remote center compliance system for an assembler device comprising: a first member fixed to said assembler device; a second member; operator means interconnected with said second member; a third member intermediately interconnected with said first and second members; at least three rotational interconnection elements interconnected between said third member and one of said first and second members and disposed along spherical radii of a remote center at, near or beyond the end of said operator means for enabling said operator means to rotate about said remote center; each of said rotational elements including a major motion portion proximate each of said members with which it is interconnected; and a plurality of translational interconnection elements interconnected between said third member and the other of said first and second members and disposed generally parallel to the axis of said operator means for enabling said operator means to translate relative to said first member; each of said translational elements including a major motion portion proximate each of said members with which it is interconnected.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A remote center compliance system for an assembler device comprising: a first member fixed to said assembler device; a second member; operator means interconnected with said second member; a third member intermediately interconnected with said first and second members; at least three rotational interconnection elements interconnected between said third member and one of said first and second members and disposed along spherical radii of a remote center at, near or beyond the end of said operator means for enabling said operator means to rotate about said remote center; each of said rotational elements including a major motion portion proximate each of said members with which it is interconnected; and a plurality of translational interconnection elements interconnected between said third member and the other of said first and second members and disposed generally parallel to the axis of said operator means for enabling said operator means to translate relative to said first member; each of said translational elements including a major motion portion proximate each of said members with which it is interconnected.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1, further including torque resistant means interconnected between said first member and operator means for preventing twisting of the operator means.
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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |