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Holding device, flight body, and transport system

US10850370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2018
Grant dateDec 1, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64U2101/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a holding device includes a suction device, a sucker, a light amount sensor, and a controller. The suction device is configured to suction gas. The sucker is configured to communicate with the suction device and to adhere to an object by suction of the suction device. The light amount sensor is configured to two-dimensionally detect an amount of light from the object. The controller is configured to control the suction device on the basis of information detected by the light amount sensor.

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