Patent ID: 7779716
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: B25J,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A manually actuated quick disconnect tooling apparatus for releasably latching an end effector tool to a manipulator, comprising: a base module having at least one first slot and at least one second slot, the base module connectable to the manipulator; a tool module having a hinge pin extending across one side of said tool module and operative to be received by said first slot and a latch pin extending across the opposite side of said tool module and operative to be received by said second slot, the tool module connectable to the end effector tool; at least one power source coupling having a first portion coupled to said base module and a second portion coupled to said tool module wherein said first and second portions cooperatively engage one another to allow for the passing of power between the manipulator and the end effector tool; and a releasable latch connected to said base module and manually moveable between a latched position, wherein said latch cooperatively engages said latch pin to secure said latch pin in said second slot, so as to secure said tool module to said base module and allow said first and second portions of said power source coupling to communicate, and an unlatched position, wherein said latch does not engage said latch pin thereby allowing said base module and said tool module to be disconnected and said first and second portions of said power source coupling to be disconnected.