Article of dishware gripping systems

US10759062B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Dishcraft Robotics, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kevin Ma · Milpitas, US
• Paul Michael Birkmeyer · Palomar Park, US
• Kent M. Anderson · San Jose, US
• Stephen John MORFEY · Bradford on Avon, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 8, 2017
• Grant date: Sep 1, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 8, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A47L2501/36
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Example systems and methods are described that are capable of gripping objects. In one implementation, a system includes a first finger that includes a plurality of teeth and a second finger that is mechanically coupled to the first finger and includes a plurality of teeth. The first finger and the second finger are configured to move apart when the first finger and the second finger are moved in a first direction against an object. The first finger and second finger are further configured to grip the object when the first finger and the second finger are moved in a second direction that is substantially opposite to the first direction.