GB2447800A - Tool interface and method - Google Patents

Tool interface and method

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Publication number
GB2447800A
GB2447800A GB0808714A GB0808714A GB2447800A GB 2447800 A GB2447800 A GB 2447800A GB 0808714 A GB0808714 A GB 0808714A GB 0808714 A GB0808714 A GB 0808714A GB 2447800 A GB2447800 A GB 2447800A
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Prior art keywords
tool
interface
robotic apparatus
tool interface
assembly
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GB0808714D0 (en
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Elsie Anne Allan
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Classifications

    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25J—MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
    • B25J15/00—Gripping heads and other end effectors
    • B25J15/04—Gripping heads and other end effectors with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25J—MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
    • B25J19/00—Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewing; Safety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
    • B25J19/0025—Means for supplying energy to the end effector
    • B25J19/0029—Means for supplying energy to the end effector arranged within the different robot elements
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01F—MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES
    • H01F38/00—Adaptations of transformers or inductances for specific applications or functions
    • H01F38/14—Inductive couplings
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2107/00—Four or more poles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/58—Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement

Abstract

The present invention relates to a interface (100) for connecting a tool to a robotic apparatus. In an embodiment, the interface includes a first assembly (102) attached to the robotic apparatus and a second assembly (104) attached to the tool, and the first and second assemblies can be coupled to one another. The interface can allow transmission between the robotic apparatus and the tool of hydraulic fluid, electrical power, data or a control signal.
GB0808714A 2005-10-21 2006-10-23 Tool interface and method Withdrawn GB2447800A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0521481A GB0521481D0 (en) 2005-10-21 2005-10-21 Tool interface and method
PCT/GB2006/003951 WO2007045914A2 (en) 2005-10-21 2006-10-23 Tool interface and method

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GB0808714D0 GB0808714D0 (en) 2008-06-18
GB2447800A true GB2447800A (en) 2008-09-24

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WO (1) WO2007045914A2 (en)

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US11318624B2 (en) * 2019-04-05 2022-05-03 Fmc Technologies, Inc. Submersible remote operated vehicle tool interchange
CN114654456A (en) * 2022-05-06 2022-06-24 中国科学院光电技术研究所 Underwater contact type modular mechanical arm joint

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH06140256A (en) * 1992-10-23 1994-05-20 Nitta Ind Corp Electric power transmission device
JPH06155352A (en) * 1992-11-30 1994-06-03 Toshiba Corp Underwater mounting and dismounting mechanism
WO2003101673A2 (en) * 2002-05-29 2003-12-11 Ati Industrial Automation Robot arm coupling apparatus

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH06140256A (en) * 1992-10-23 1994-05-20 Nitta Ind Corp Electric power transmission device
JPH06155352A (en) * 1992-11-30 1994-06-03 Toshiba Corp Underwater mounting and dismounting mechanism
WO2003101673A2 (en) * 2002-05-29 2003-12-11 Ati Industrial Automation Robot arm coupling apparatus

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GB0808714D0 (en) 2008-06-18
GB0521481D0 (en) 2005-11-30
WO2007045914A2 (en) 2007-04-26
WO2007045914A3 (en) 2007-11-15

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