Elephant trunk type elastic manipulator - a tool for bulk and liquid materials transportation

This paper presents some problems dealing with the transportation of bulk and liquid materials. The robotization of the transport process by an elastic manipulator of an elephant trunk type is proposed. The design of an experimental stand and some results of statical and dynamical analysis are prese...

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Published in:Robotica 1999-01, Vol.17 (1), p.11-16
Main Authors: Cieślak, Radosław, Morecki, Adam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Elastic manipulator
Elephant trunk type
Materials transportation
Robotization
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Summary:This paper presents some problems dealing with the transportation of bulk and liquid materials. The robotization of the transport process by an elastic manipulator of an elephant trunk type is proposed. The design of an experimental stand and some results of statical and dynamical analysis are presented. In conclusion, some proposals describing the possibilities of utilising elastic manipulators for transport purposes are given.
ISSN:0263-5747
1469-8668
DOI:10.1017/S0263574799001009