Patents Assigned to ABB Robotics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5675229
    Abstract: A robot control system for repositioning work points used by the robot control system at which operations occur. The work points are retrieved from the robot controller memory and plotted onto a video display for the operator to view. The operator then designates and selects a work point or work points which are to be repositioned. Using a mouse or other type of cursor control, the operator can then manipulate on the video display the points associated with the work points. After the operator has adjusted the position of the points, in the robot coordinate system, the revised points are then stored in the robot controller memory and used thereafter when positioning the robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: ABB Robotics Inc.
    Inventor: Henry F. Thorne
  • Patent number: 5093610
    Abstract: An apparatus for measurement of absolute position of a movable machine member is provided. The machine member is moved by a motor and reduction device producing rotation of the machine member in proportion to relative rotation of the motor rotor and motor stator. Two angular position measuring devices provide output signals representing relative positions related to the machine member position and differentiated one from another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: ABB Robotics Inc.
    Inventor: Edward J. Bailey
  • Patent number: 5093059
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for the transport of a homogeneous mixture of chopped fibers, wherein the fibers remain in a homogeneously mixed condition during their transport from a chopper gun to a workpiece, by use of two transvector apparatus placed in series with a conduit attached therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignees: Shell Oil Company, ABB Robotics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nazim S. Nathoo, Hans O. Hjertson