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Self-Aligning Robotic End Effector And ReceptacleIndustrial-robot hand (end effector) and mating receptacle include congruent male and female conical and V-shaped surfaces for positive alignment. Surfaces of end effector and receptacle keyed to each other for automatic alignment. Lifting pins inserted in receptacle to lock end effector and receptacle together. Tool turns mounting screw, and end effector lifts object.
Document ID
19890000144
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Vansant, Glen J.
(RCA Corp.)
Gibbs, Eugene G.
(RCA Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 13
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
GSC-13152
Accession Number
89B10144
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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