Traction robot

摘要

A traction unit has carrier sections on which suction cups are mounted that are connected to a vacuum source. The carrier units are driven around the frame by a chain driven by a motor. The frame has sections which move relative to one another in order to permit turning control of the traction unit.

主权项

1. A traction unit comprising:
a main frame and two auxiliary frames, the main frame positioned between the two auxiliary frames and connected via a universal joint for relative movement; a plurality of suction pads connected to the main and auxiliary frames via suction pad brackets, pins provide a rotatable connection for the suction pad to the suction pad brackets; a swivel bracket is disposed on each suction pad bracket and is connected to the suction pad bracket via a swivel connection; and one of a belt and a chain connecting the swivel brackets for driving movement of the plurality of swivel and suction pad brackets around the main and auxiliary frames, the one of the belt and chain being driven by a motor.