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Robotic device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-27
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Granted: 1987-08-04
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Expires: 2005-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A new type of robotic device is disclosed, using several cable trussed compression members in concert. The cable trussed compression members are deformed along the length of their central compression mast, by the lengthening and shortening in concert of all of the cables of each cable trussed compression member, through the use of motors. Weights traveling on tracks, or fluid filled hoses, are used in addition to the deformation of the cable trussed compression members, to change the location of the center of gravity of the entire assembly, thereby enhancing the balancing and stability of the robotic device. Additional known mechanical and electrical devices may be used in conjunction with the several cable trussed compression members.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Diamond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:45
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25J; B25J9/00; B25J19/00; B25J19/0008; B25J9/10; B25J9/104; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19219; Y10T74/19377; Y10T74/19414; Y10T74/19484; Y10T74/19493; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20305; Y10T74/20323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A robotic device formed of at least one cable trussed compression member the device comprising, at least one continuous non-segmented flexible mast, said at least one mast being joined to a base, at least three substantially planar bulkheads, attached to said mast at spaced intervals thereby not in contact, at least three radially arranged cable groups passing through holes in said bulkhead each group having at least one cable end terminating along a radial in each of said at least three bulkheads thereby comprising at least nine cables, said cable groups having their remaining ends terminated in a lengthening and shortening control means, a means to coordinate said control means, a weighted means being movable along the length of said mast, thereby changing the center of gravity of said device, a means to control said weighted means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A robotic device formed of at least one cable trussed compression member the device comprising, at least one continuous non-segmented flexible mast, said at least one mast being joined to a base, at least three substantially planar bulkheads, attached to said mast at spaced intervals thereby not in contact, at least three radially arranged cable groups passing through holes in said bulkhead each group having at least one cable end terminating along a radial in each of said at least three bulkheads thereby comprising at least nine cables, said cable groups having their remaining ends terminated in a lengthening and shortening control means, a means to coordinate said control means, a weighted means being movable along the length of said mast, thereby changing the center of gravity of said device, a means to control said weighted means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said at least three bulkheads and said central mast diminish in size from one end of said mast.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said lengthening and shortening control means is joined to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said control means is a substantially planar member which is itself controlled by a motor or other mechanical device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said control means is a motor or other mechanical device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A robotic device comprised of at least two devices according to claim 1 joined together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 1 in which each of said bulkheads are comprised of at least three stellate, wing-like regions, said wing regions having the said cable groups located therein.
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