Patent ID: 8747288
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: B25J,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A robotic tool changer system configured to removably attach a robotic tool to a robotic arm, comprising: a first tool module adapted to be connected to the robotic tool; a first master module adapted to be connected to the robotic arm, and to selectively couple to and uncouple from the first tool module; a first master electrical signal module affixed to the first master module and a first tool electrical signal module affixed to the first tool module, both adapted to be powered by application of the same one or more power supplies; and a first power switch circuit configured to selectively suppress application of the one or more power supplies to the first tool electrical signal module, while maintaining application of the one or more power supplies to the first master electrical signal module, during the coupling or uncoupling of the first master module and the first tool module.