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End Effector Coupler/DecouplerCoupling/decoupling device offers benefits of both stiffness and repositioning. Permits end effector to be released (decoupled) from robot arm while attached to workpiece, and realigned and recoupled to arm when end effector task completed. Relieves necessity for accurate positioning of robot and workpiece, and compensates for deformations initiated by changes in temperature as well as normal machining variations.
Document ID
19950065464
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Smith, Russell W. (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.)
Rhodes, Marvin D. (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
LAR-14984
Accession Number
95B10305
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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