Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Hornet 565, Product Description The Hornet 565 is a three-axis parallel robot. The three identical axis motors control movement of the robot tool in X, Y, and Z directions. On the four-motor model, a fourth motor on the robot base turns a telescoping drive shaft, which provides theta rotation of the tool flange through a geared platform. The Hornet 565 is available in two models. One has a J4 platform, a theta motor and theta drive shaft. This provides ±360° of rotation at the tool flange. The other model has a fixed plat- form with no tool flange rotation.
Joint 3 Mounting Pad x3 Joint 4 Cover eAIB Robot Base Cover Status Display Panel Joint 2 Inner Arm Ball Joints, Joint 1 (Spring Assemblies not shown) Inner Arm Motor Plug Robot Base Theta Drive Shaft Outer Arms Platform and Ball Joints Tool Flange Figure 1-1. Major Robot Components Hornet 565 Robot User's Guide, 14608-000 Rev C Page 9 of 156