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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 03, 1996
Applicant:
Inventor:
Paul C Sheldon, Mequon, WI (US);
Assignee:
Sheldon/Van Someren, Inc., Wauwatosa, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25J / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
7449001 ; 248654 ; 901 22 ;
Abstract
A multi-axis machine is disclosed. The machine includes an adjustable external framework having a pair of support structures connected by a plurality of servostruts. A multi-axis manipulator is attached to one support structure and may be designed to carry a tool. A workpiece may be attached to the other support structure for interaction with the tool as the tool is moved by the multi-axis manipulator. The controlled extension and retraction of both the framework struts and manipulator struts provide the multi-axis machine with increased versatility of operation.