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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2011
Nabil Michael Rizk, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Frank F. Campagna, Mars, PA (US);
Aaron P. Nicely, West Mifflin, PA (US);
Joseph J. Vasalani, Iii, McKees Rocks, PA (US);
Nabil Michael Rizk, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Frank F. Campagna, Mars, PA (US);
Aaron P. Nicely, West Mifflin, PA (US);
Joseph J. Vasalani, III, McKees Rocks, PA (US);
RE2, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
A compliant tool holder is provided for use with robots, unmanned ground vehicles, and the like. The compliant tool holder is characterized in that it involves the use of means for compliance, such as springs, rubber, plastics, metals, composites, shock mounts, vibration mounts, or similar means for permitting compliant movement in three rotational and three translational degrees of freedom during end effector changes. The compliant tool holder reduces costs associated with automated tool change in the field, and allows for more rapid switching of end effectors, enabling a greater range of uses for robots and unmanned ground vehicles.