Structure for a robotic end effector
US10668629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/37
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various stabilization devices for a robotic end of arm tool, such as a robotic gripper, are described. The stabilization device is provided in a palm area of the end of arm tool and serves as a backstop against which actuators of the end of arm tool can push a compliant or slick target object. The stabilization device may take many any of a variety of shapes, depending on the application. Based on the shape of the stabilization device and the action of the robotic gripper on the target object, the target object can be moved or rotated in a more stable configuration, thus allowing the actuators to apply less force while still maintaining a firm grasp of the object.
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