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Explosion proof construction of motor robot
Assignee: Kawasaki Motors Ltd
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Filing: 1985-10-25
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Granted: 1987-05-26
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Expires: 2005-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A sealed type internal pressure explosion proof robot motor assembly. The robot has a plurality of arms pivotably connected thereto and is used in an explosive atmosphere. Each arm is formed with an airtight chamber in which an electric motor is encased. These chambers are connected to one another so as to communicate by means of sealed hoses encasing wiring therein. Air or gas of a pressure above atmospheric pressure is supplied to the chamber through the hose. The electric motor is a DC print motor.
Inventors
- 👤 Kosei Ageta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:44
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25J; B25J19/00; B25J19/0075; B25J19/0079
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A motor robot assembly, comprising: a plurality of arms pivotably interconnected and which are capable of being exposed to an explosive atmosphere, each of said arms having an airtight chamber formed therein; an electric motor encased in each of said airtight chambers; means for interconnecting said airtight chambers to one another and which further comprises at least one sealed hose encasing wiring therein; and means for supplying gas having pressure higher than atmospheric pressure to each of said airtight chambers through said at least one hose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A motor robot assembly, comprising: a plurality of arms pivotably interconnected and which are capable of being exposed to an explosive atmosphere, each of said arms having an airtight chamber formed therein; an electric motor encased in each of said airtight chambers; means for interconnecting said airtight chambers to one another and which further comprises at least one sealed hose encasing wiring therein; and means for supplying gas having pressure higher than atmospheric pressure to each of said airtight chambers through said at least one hose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The explosion proof construction according to claim 1, wherein said electric motor further comprises a DC print motor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-05-25 | 1990-11-24 | 1991-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-05-25 | 1994-11-24 | 1995-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-05-25 | 1998-11-24 | 1999-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |