Patents Assigned to VDW Verein Duetscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
  • Patent number: 5919014
    Abstract: A device for manipulating workpieces has a support and linear actuators for moving the support. A coupling gear is connected to the support. The coupling gear includes at least two coupling members pivotably connected to one another. The at least two coupling members move the support in a plane of movement and lock a degree of freedom perpendicular to the plane of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: VDW Verein Duetscher Werkzeugmaschinenfabriken e.V.
    Inventors: Manfred Weck, Jochen Asbeck, Peter Leibinger, Boris Vites