US4337579A
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Deformable remote center compliance device
Assignee: Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Inc
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Filing: 1980-04-16
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2000-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A deformable remote center compliance device including operator means, at least a portion of which is deformable, and having a first motion center; and a deformable support means for supporting the operator means to permit rotation about a projected second center and providing in conjunction with the operator means a remote center of compliance between the first and second centers at, near, or beyond the end of the operator means.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas L. De Fazio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:27
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/10; B23P19/102; B25; B25J; B25J17/00; B25J17/02; B25J17/0208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A deformable remote center compliance device comprising: a base; an intermediate member; deformable support means disposed along radii from a first motion center interconnected between said base and said intermediate member; and operator means having a first upper rigid portion interconnected with said intermediate member and a second lower deformable portion having a second motion center for establishing a remote center of compliance between said first and second centers of motion at, near or beyond the end of said operator means; said lower deformable portion having a reduced cross-section relative to said upper rigid portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A deformable remote center compliance device comprising: a base; an intermediate member; deformable support means disposed along radii from a first motion center interconnected between said base and said intermediate member; and operator means having a first upper rigid portion interconnected with said intermediate member and a second lower deformable portion having a second motion center for establishing a remote center of compliance between said first and second centers of motion at, near or beyond the end of said operator means; said lower deformable portion having a reduced cross-section relative to said upper rigid portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The remote center compliance device of claim 1 in which said lower deformable portion is tapered to produce said reduced cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The remote center compliance device of claim 1 in which said lower deformable portion is centrally bored to produce said reduced cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The remote center compliance device of claim 1 in which said deformable support means includes a plurality of elements.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |