초록 ▼

A support device configured to support and enclose one or more supply lines, such as hoses, cables and leads, employed to deliver a fluid, gas or electrical power to an end-of-arm tool mounted to a robot. The support device is particularly suited for use with arc and spot welding robots and mechanic

A support device configured to support and enclose one or more supply lines, such as hoses, cables and leads, employed to deliver a fluid, gas or electrical power to an end-of-arm tool mounted to a robot. The support device is particularly suited for use with arc and spot welding robots and mechanical handling robots, which may require multiple fluid, gas and electrical lines. The support device is adapted to be mounted to a moving member of the robot, enabling supply lines to be safely routed along moving members from a suitable source to the end-of-arm tool. The support device serves to protect the lines from the working environment of the robot, and facilitates the repair and maintenance of the robot by permitting ready access to the lines. The lines can be correspondingly installed in segments, such that a limited segment of damaged line can be removed for repair or replacement, as opposed to the entire length of line being replaced.

대표청구항 ▼

A device for supporting and protecting a supply line having a terminal end connected to a movable member of a robot, said support device comprising: an elongate rigid tubular member defining a passage adapted to receive the supply line such that the supply line is protected from an operating environ

A device for supporting and protecting a supply line having a terminal end connected to a movable member of a robot, said support device comprising: an elongate rigid tubular member defining a passage adapted to receive the supply line such that the supply line is protected from an operating environment of said robot, said rigid tubular member having an end for having the terminal end of the supply line projecting from said passage of said rigid tubular member; junction means secured to and spaced from said rigid tubular member so as to be axially disposed and separated from said end of said rigid tubular member, said junction means being adapted to receive, position and secure the terminal end of the supply line relative to said end of said rigid tubular member; and means associated with said rigid tubular member for mounting said support device to said robot.