Patent ID: 6231280
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A vibration-absorbing end effector for an automated drill and countersink machine that mitigates communication of vibrations to an attached tool having a tool axis when drilling a hole in a workpiece surface, the end effector comprising:a pressure foot resiliently engageable to the workpiece surface, the pressure foot vibrating in response to receiving the communication of vibrations when drilling the workpiece surface;a pressure foot frame connected to the pressure foot, the pressure foot frame vibrating in response to receiving the communication of vibrations from the pressure foot; anda resilient shock having a first end and a second end, the shock first end being pivotally coupled to the pressure foot, the shock second end being coupled to the pressure foot frame, the shock having longitudinal axis that is generally parallel to the tool axis, wherein the shock mitigates the communication of the vibrations flowing from the pressure foot to the pressure foot frame to dampen the communication of the vibrations to the attached drill tool in order to increase control of the tool.