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Suction gripper system for handling at least one article

US10821612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 18, 2019
Grant dateNov 3, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J15/0028
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A suction gripper system includes a suction calotte for the handling of at least one article and a counterpart configured correspondingly to the suction calotte. Further, the suction gripper system includes a magnetic element and a movably mounted ball, which are arranged to interact magnetically with respect to one another to influence a spatial position of the suction calotte in relation to the counterpart. Further, a method for handling the at least one article, a method for producing at least one spectacle lens, and the use of the suction gripper system are disclosed.

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