OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002601

Integrated lock mechanism for an articulating arm

Published: 2026-09-15T19:14:07.593723Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002601
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

An arm assembly with an arm locking system is described. The arm assembly can
include a base to position the arm on a support structure, an extension arm, a
height adjustable lift arm, and a head assembly adapted to receive an
electronic display. The extension arm can be rotatably coupled to the base at
a first joint, the lift arm can be rotatably coupled to the extension arm at a
second joint, and the head assembly can be rotatably coupled to the lift arm
at a third joint. The arm locking system can include a first lock, a second
lock, and a third lock engageable to selectively prevent movement about the
first joint, the second joint, and the third joint, respectively. The arm
locking system can also include a fourth lock engageable to selectively
prevent the height adjustment of the lift arm.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002601
Published 2026-09-15T19:14:07.593723Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002601