Patents Assigned to Inria Institut National de Recherche en Information et en Automotique
  • Patent number: 5053687
    Abstract: An articulated device includes two plates (PI, PS) interconnected by six k members (OLij) disposed in a closed latticework structure, and a control assembly for controlling the relative positions of these two plates. Each link member is of substantially constant length and the control assembly also includes six slider members (OCij) respectively connected to the six link members (OLij) and to the bottom plate (PI), each slider member being suitable for sliding relative to the bottom plate (PI) along a predetermined sliding direction under drive from a motor (MOTij, TFij).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Inria Institut National de Recherche en Information et en Automotique
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Merlet