Shape compliant gripper
US10286560B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/12
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shape compliant gripper with which an atypical object having various shapes, sizes and materials can be picked. The shape compliant gripper comprises a body and a shape compliant module disposed on the body and having rigidity capable of being variably controlled. Further, the shape compliant module comprises a magnetorheological elastomer, a magnet part, and a control part for controlling a position of the magnet part with respect to the magnetorheological elastomer.
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