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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2008
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2004
Joachim Markert, Augsburg, DE;
Günther Merk, Altenmünster, DE;
Joachim Markert, Augsburg, DE;
Günther Merk, Altenmünster, DE;
KUKA Roboter GmbH, Augsburg, DE;
Abstract
A manipulator, such as a multiaxial industrial robot (), particularly for use in contamination-endangered environments, including a plurality of scavenging areas () to which a scavenging medium can be supplied and located in the vicinity of the drive unit of the manipulator. A plurality of groups of drive units has in each case its own scavenging area () associated with it. A method is also provided for influencing at least one ambient condition, such as temperature, humidity, pressure, contamination and/or bacterial presence, in the vicinity of the drive units of a manipulator. This reliably ensures a safe operation of the inventive manipulator (), even in areas with strict hygiene requirements.