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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2021
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2017
Kollmorgen Corporation, Radford, VA (US);
John Boyland, Christiansburg, VA (US);
Brian Scott Dawson, Dublin, VA (US);
Shelly Dunkleman, Christiansburg, VA (US);
Wei Tong, Radford, VA (US);
Bradley A. Trago, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Brandon L. Winesett, Fairlawn, VA (US);
KOLLMORGEN CORPORATION, Radford, VA (US);
Abstract
A mechanical joint configured for providing dissipation of heat generated is provided. The mechanical joint includes a housing containing a motor assembly configured to drive a gear assembly for driving the mechanical joint, the motor assembly configured to be controlled by a control assembly for controlling rotation of a rotor of the motor assembly; wherein a brake disk of the control assembly is configured to increase air flow within the housing. A robot and a robotic system are also disclosed.