Opposed, controllable gecko adhesive gripper system with scalable manufacturability
US10773394B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B2405/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A gripper system is provided that includes first and second linear carriages and first and second gecko adhesive patches. The gecko adhesive patches may have first and second surfaces, and a thin rigid backing may be attached to the second surface of the gecko adhesive patches. At least one layer of non-stretchable, flexible film may be glued to the thin rigid backing and a thick rigid backing may be glued to the film. The gripper system may further include a loading film. In other embodiments, the gripper system may include first and second pluralities of support tendons, which may connect the gecko adhesive patches to the carriages.
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