Patent ID: 6160324
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B25J,H01H

Abstract:
A deadman switch mechanism for an emergency stop of a robot, comprising:a plurality of switches each having an ON-state and an OFF-state;switching means for switching said plurality of switches between the ON-state and the OFF-state; andmeans for outputting a signal for allowing a robot to operate on the condition that all of said plurality of switches are in the ON-state,wherein said switching means includes at least one handling member having an external-operating-force receiving portion exposed outside, a handling-member supporting member for supporting said at least one handling member so that said at least one handling member moves in accordance with an external operating force applied to said external-operating-force receiving portion, and a switch turning member linked with all of said at least one handling member, for simultaneously turning said plurality of switches to the ON state/the OFF-state.