Ziegler Andrew - Arlington 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
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.