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Omni-Wrist V

The Omni-Wrist V gimbal offers advancements in reduced cost and complexity. Featuring three unique linkages repeated and simple bearings. U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending.

Applications

The Omni-Wrist V will prove widely adaptable to multiple applications including:

  • Antenna and sensor pointing for missiles, aircraft, and ships, spacecraft, or any moving platform.
  • Robotic laser-welding, spray finishing, water-jet cutting, sealant applications.
  • Outer space and undersea robotic applications where dexterity is critical.
  • Milling, drilling, reaming, tapping.
  • Water features such as animated fountains.
  • High angulation constant velocity universal joints.



Features

  • Through-hole passageway for cables and wires
  • 2-3 actuator drive
  • 180 degrees horizon to horizon motion
  • Elimination of singularity or "key hole"

 

  • Lightweight aircraft design
  • Operates in hazardous environments
  • Low-Cost

Wrist Specifications
Range of Motion:

Pitch
Yaw
Angular Repeatability

 

+ - 90 degrees
+ - 90 degrees
~ 0.05 degrees

Dimension:
Not including Actuators:

Height
Overall Diameter
Weight

 

8.0 inches
9.0 inches
4.875 lbs.

Dimension:
With Linear Actuators:

Height

 

~ 20.0 inches

Dimension and Weight:
With Direct Drive Rotary Actuators:

Height
Length
Width
Z-Axis Extension
(3 actuators)

 

8.0 inches
12.0 inches
12.0 inches
~ 3.0 inches