WILLIAM GOODWIN
Plumbers in Boston, MA
License number
Massachusetts 18032
Expiration Date
May 1, 2006
Type
Journeyman Plumber
Address
Address
Boston, MA 02121
Professional information
Force Reflecting Haptic Interface
US Patent:
6417638, Jul 9, 2002
Filed:
Jul 16, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/356119
Inventors:
Ziegler Andrew - Arlington MA
William A. Goodwin - Boston MA
Bolton Clive - Andover MA
Thomas H. Massie - Windham NH
R. Michael Lohse - Cambridge MA
William A. Goodwin - Boston MA
Bolton Clive - Andover MA
Thomas H. Massie - Windham NH
R. Michael Lohse - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
SensAble Technologies, Inc. - Woburn MA
International Classification:
G05B 1101
US Classification:
318560, 318567, 318652
Abstract:
A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.
William Goodwin
Location:
Greater Boston Area
Industry:
Renewables & Environment
Skills:
R&D, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Engineering, Process Engineering, SPC, Manufacturing, Engineering Management
Force Reflecting Haptic Interface
US Patent:
7714836, May 11, 2010
Filed:
Sep 20, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/231347
Inventors:
Guy Rodomista - Marlborough MA, US
Andrew Ziegler - Arlington MA, US
William A. Goodwin - Boston MA, US
Clive Bolton - Andover MA, US
Thomas H. Massie - Windham NH, US
R. Michael Lohse - Cambridge MA, US
Andrew Ziegler - Arlington MA, US
William A. Goodwin - Boston MA, US
Clive Bolton - Andover MA, US
Thomas H. Massie - Windham NH, US
R. Michael Lohse - Cambridge MA, US
Assignee:
SensAble Technologies, Inc. - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
G09G 5/00
US Classification:
345156, 345161, 345179
Abstract:
A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.