Patent ID: 7744329
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: B25J,F41H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An explosive disposal robot comprising: motive means for moving said robot along a desired route; manipulator means mounted to said robot for performing one or more desired tasks, said manipulator means including at least an elongated boom member having a free outer end thereof by which one or more explosive charges are carried; a firing line connected to each of said explosive charges; and a release mechanism for use in positioning said firing lines, comprising; a latch member for connection to said elongated boom member adjacent the free outer end thereof, said latch member including a fixed portion and first and second latching portions, each of said first and second latching portions being movable between latching and release positions; an elongated strap member connected at one end thereof to said first latching portion of said latch member; means for releasably connecting the other end of said strap member to said second latching portion of said latch member; wherein said means for releasably connecting is normally retained at said latch member by said latching portions being in the latching position thereof; and wherein a length of each of said firing lines is disposed about the strap member when said other end of said strap is connected to said second latching portion; actuator means secured to said boom member; and connection means connecting said actuator means to said first latching portion; wherein operation of said actuator means moves said first and second latching portions to their release position to thus release said other end of said strap member from said second latching portion and to thereby release said length of each of said firing lines disposed on said strap member.