TRANSLATIONAL PARALLEL MANIPULATORS AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME

摘要

In one aspect, a translational parallel manipulator is provided and includes a fixed platform including three guide members. The three guide members include first ends and second ends, and the first ends of the three guide members are all coupled to each other and the second ends of the three guide members are all spaced-apart from each other. The manipulator also includes a movable platform spaced-apart from the fixed platform and three serial subchains coupled between the three guide members and the movable platform. In one aspect, a translational parallel manipulator is provided and includes a fixed platform, a movable platform spaced-apart from the fixed platform, and a plurality of subchains coupled between the fixed platform and the movable platform. At least one of the plurality of subchains includes no more than four one degree-of-freedom joints.

主权项

1. A translational parallel manipulator comprising:
a fixed platform including three guide members, wherein the three guide members include first ends and second ends, and wherein the first ends of the three guide members are all coupled to each other and the second ends of the three guide members are all spaced-apart from each other; a movable platform spaced-apart from the fixed platform; and three serial subchains coupled between the three guide members and the movable platform.