Patent ID: 11926044
Assignee: SARCOS CORP.
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  F | IPC B  F

Claim 0:
1. A method for configuring a clutched joint module for use within a robotic system, the method comprising:
configuring an output member to couple to a first support member of a robotic system;
configuring an input member to couple to a second support member of the robotic system;
configuring a primary actuator to apply a primary torque to the output member to rotate the first and second support members relative to one another about an axis of rotation of the clutched joint module;
coupling a quasi-passive elastic actuator to the input member;
configuring the quasi-passive elastic actuator, upon select operation of the clutched joint module, to apply an augmented torque to the output member that combines with the primary torque applied by the primary actuator to rotate the output member about the axis of rotation;
coupling a clutch mechanism to the primary actuator and the quasi-passive elastic actuator, such that the primary actuator comprises a primary axis of rotation substantially collinear with the axis of rotation of the clutched joint module; and
configuring the clutch mechanism, upon select operation of the clutched joint module, to operate in an engaged state and a disengaged state, wherein, in the engaged state, the clutch mechanism operates to place the quasi-passive elastic actuator in an elastic state, and to facilitate application of the augmented torque.