Patents by Inventor Heinz Godbecker

Heinz Godbecker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device for coupling an assembly tool, such as gripper or similar
    Patent number: 4790053
    Abstract: A device is disclosed for mounting a plurality of assembly tools such as grippers or the like on the end of a robot arm. The device includes a turret head for supporting a plurality of grippers and a turret head support member which is shiftably mounted relative on the end of the robot arm. The turret head is rotatable about an axis at an acute angle to the axis of the robot arm. Two angularly disposed pusher arms are carried by the turret support member and extend into a chamber in the turret head. A shaft extends from the end of the robot arm into an opening in the turret support member. A weight compensating member and a position sensor are mounted in the turret support member for cooperation with the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: Sud Finanz S.A.
    Inventor: Heinz Godbecker