Compliant end effector for an industrial robot

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6024349
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09076850

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A stabilizing fixture particularly suited for use with a robot end effector and holding relatively flexible components while they are cut, trimmed, or otherwise machined by the end effector. The fixture includes a chassis with wheels and a plurality of upwardly projecting posts that support an upper frame. The upper frame defines a platform for supporting, aligning, and stabilizing a flexible workpiece. The frame includes a two L-shaped brackets to support the workpiece and one or more vacuum-powered suction cups for tightly gripping and holding the workpiece against the brackets.

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ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INCNEW BERLIN WISCONSIN 53151-2717

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hoffmann, James A Waukesha, WI 30 1080
St, Onge Douglas L Milwaukee, WI 4 59

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