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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 1996
Filed:
Oct. 06, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ryo Nihei, Fujiyoshida, JP;
Akihiro Terada, Fujiyoshida, JP;
Kyozi Iwasaki, Hachioji, JP;
Masatoshi Ito, Yamanashi, JP;
Assignee:
Fanuc Ltd., Yamanashi, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25J / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
1921 / ; 901 13 ;
Abstract
A device for detecting the limits of the rotational motion of a rotating member in an industrial robot is provided. The rotating member rotates in a first and a second rotational direction about an axis relative to a fixed member. The device comprises a limit switch provided on one of the members and a contact piece, provided on the fixed member, for activating the limit switch. The contact piece is rotatable between first and second angular position about an axis parallel to the axis of rotating member.