TOOL CHANGER FOR EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT

摘要

A robot for explosive environments comprises a purge area (90) configured to comprise a non-explosive gas, and a tool changer (110) configured to receive and withdraw a tool (120). The tool changer (110) is adapted for operating in an explosive environment by providing a switch (150) for switching on and off a supply of electrical power to the tool (120), and by arranging the switch (150) within the purge area (190).