摘要 |
A robot wrist actuator (15) including a mechanical joint having a housing (18). First and second gimbal assemblies (20, 60) are rotatably mounted to the interior of the housing (18) to provide pitch and yaw movement. A collar (90) is rotatably attached to the housing (18). A drive mechanism (110) is connected to the second gimbal assembly (60) to provide roll movement. An output shaft (58) for tool attachment is connected to the first gimbal assembly (20). A drive assembly preferably including linearly-actuated rods (120, 140) provides motive force for movement of the first and second gimbal assemblies (20, 60). |