Patents Assigned to Robotics and Automation Corporation
  • Robotic arm tool head selection and storage rack
    Patent number: 5372567
    Abstract: A segmented tool rack having a plurality of individual bays to retain tool heads for an automated selection by a robotic arm, the tool heads being positively locked in the tool rack and upon selection by a robotic arm, the tool head remains in locked position until locked-onto the robotic arm at which time it is unlocked from the tool rack avoiding the possibility of an accidental dropping of a tool head and further, the tool head remains locked in position on said rack in the event of a loss of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Robotics and Automation Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn A. Whittington, Steven J. Austin
  • Regulated force and speed control of a surface treating wheel
    Patent number: 5355631
    Abstract: An automatic surface treating work wheel having controlled speed and pressure for finishing the surfaces of various materials to achieve desired finish results. The pressure is controlled by a counterbalance system using two air pressurized pneumatic cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Robotics and Automation Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn A. Whittington, Steven J. Austin
  • Automated robotic quick change force controlled arbor device
    Patent number: 5277688
    Abstract: An automated robotic quick change force controlled arbor device particularly to apply a sanding disk to surface finish metal and an automatic replacement of the disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Robotics and Automation Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn A. Whittington, Steven J. Austin, Roy Oakes