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Compliance element for remote center compliance unit
Assignee: ASTEK ENGR Inc
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Filing: 1980-04-21
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Granted: 1981-07-07
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Expires: 2000-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A compliance element for a remote center compliance unit is formed from a multi-stranded cable having an elastomeric collar molded around a center portion thereof and terminating in threaded connectors for incorporation into the compliance unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel H. Drake
- 👤 Sergio N. Simunovic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:15
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/10; B23P19/102; B25; B25J; B25J17/00; B25J17/02; B25J17/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
In a remote center compliance unit having at least first and second platforms interconnected by a plurality of compliance elements, the improvement wherein each said element comprises a multi-stranded cable enclosed within an elastomeric plug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
In a remote center compliance unit having at least first and second platforms interconnected by a plurality of compliance elements, the improvement wherein each said element comprises a multi-stranded cable enclosed within an elastomeric plug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A remote center compliance unit in accordance with claim 1 in which said each said compliance element includes a collar at each end of said cable and snugly connected thereto, and means for fastening said collars to respective ones of said platforms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A remote center compliance unit in accordance with claim 2 in which each said collar includes an outwardly extending flange enclosing said elastomeric material between itself and a corresponding flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A remote center compliance unit in accordance with claim 2 in which each said collar comprises an outwardly extending flange having a recessed inner face concave to the mid-portion of said cable, and a threaded shank for fastening to said platforms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A remote center compliance unit according to claim 4 in which said elastomeric material is molded around said cable and penetrates the concave faces of said flange.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-07-06 | 1985-01-05 | 1985-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-06 | 1989-01-05 | 1989-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-06 | 1993-01-05 | 1993-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |