Abstract: A drive system (1) which is designed in particular as a robot (1a) and has a linear drive (2), on the drive unit (7) of which, which can be driven to perform a drive movement (8), a working unit (3) is mounted with an interface module (4) being connected therebetween. The working unit (3) has at least one fluidic actuator (54) and at least one electrical actuator (63). The linear drive (2) is accommodated in a casing body (67) which has a longitudinal slot (74) through which the interface module (4) passes. A flexurally resilient fluid tube arrangement (95) and a likewise flexurally resilient power cable arrangement (97), both of which lead to the interface module (4), extend in a casing-body interior (68) which is enclosed by the casing body (67), wherein a fluidic connection and an electrical connection to the working unit (3) are produced through the interface module (4).

Abstract: A drive system (1) which is designed in particular as a robot (1a) and which has a fluid-operated linear drive (2), on the drive unit (7) of which linear drive, which drive unit can be driven so as to perform a drive movement (8), there is mounted an electrically and fluidically operable working unit (3). The linear drive (2) is equipped with a control valve device (16) which can be actuated by means of an internal electronic control device (32) in order to move the drive unit (7). Two drive pressure sensor devices (113) and a travel measuring device (114) are connected to the internal electronic control device (32), such that a position-controlled operation of the drive unit (8) is possible. The drive system (1) furthermore includes a flexible electrical cable arrangement (97) and a flexible fluid hose arrangement (95), which are fixed to the drive unit (7) and which serve for the supply of electricity and fluid to the working unit (3).

Abstract: A rotary drive device has a fluid-actuated rotary drive with a drive housing and a drive unit which is rotative relative thereto. The drive unit includes a drive shaft and a pivot piston, non-rotatably arranged thereon, separating two drive chambers from one another. For controlling the fluid-actuated rotary drive, a control valve arrangement including at least one electrically actuatable control valve is provided, which is attached to the drive housing and in this way is combined with the rotary drive to form a drive assembly that can be handled as a single unit. Furthermore, a robot arm is proposed, which has the rotary drive device as an arm joint connecting two arm members.

Abstract: A rotary drive device has a fluid-actuated rotary drive, which has a drive housing and a drive unit rotatable relative thereto. The drive unit has a pivot piston and a drive shaft connected thereto, whereby the drive shaft projects from the drive housing on an axial front side with a drive section. On the rear side, several components are mounted in axial succession on the drive housing of the rotary drive, which together with the rotary drive form a uniformly practicable drive assembly. These components include a valve carrier device carrying a control valve arrangement, a pneumatic connection unit, and an electronic control unit electrically connected to the control valve arrangement. A robot arm is also proposed, which includes the rotary drive device as an arm joint.

Abstract: A rotary drive device has a fluid-actuated rotary drive with a drive housing and a drive unit which is rotative relative thereto. The drive unit includes a drive shaft and a pivot piston, non-rotatably arranged thereon, separating two drive chambers from one another. For controlling the fluid-actuated rotary drive, a control valve arrangement including at least one electrically actuatable control valve is provided, which is attached to the drive housing and in this way is combined with the rotary drive to form a drive assembly that can be handled as a single unit. Furthermore, a robot arm is proposed, which has the rotary drive device as an arm joint connecting two arm members.

Abstract: A rotary drive device has a fluid-actuated rotary drive, which has a drive housing and a drive unit rotatable relative thereto. The drive unit has a pivot piston and a drive shaft connected thereto, whereby the drive shaft projects from the drive housing on an axial front side with a drive section. On the rear side, several components are mounted in axial succession on the drive housing of the rotary drive, which together with the rotary drive form a uniformly practicable drive assembly. These components include a valve carrier device carrying a control valve arrangement, a pneumatic connection unit, and an electronic control unit electrically connected to the control valve arrangement. A robot arm is also proposed, which includes the rotary drive device as an arm joint.