Patents Assigned to La Calhene S.A.
  • Patent number: 4650388
    Abstract: A device for the disconnectable coupling of a support toggle joint of a gripper to the end of a slave arm of a remote manipulator. The arm and toggle joint each have a case in which are located means for transmitting movements to the gripper. The coupling device comprises at least two latches pivotably mounted on one of the cases and which are able to occupy a coupling position in which they bear against pins fixed to the other case. This couples the toggle joint to the end of the arm and the latches can also occupy a position in which they are disengaged from the pins in order to disconnect the toggle joint. The retractable locking means normally immobilizes the latches with respect to the case supporting them when the latches occupy the coupling position. The invention also provides a disconnection support for the coupling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignees: La Calhene S.A., Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique
    Inventors: Christian Frioux, Charles Glachet, Daniel Francois, Jean Tentelier