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Pressurizing housing for a soft robotic actuator

US10850391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 2018
Grant dateDec 1, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B15/103
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments relate to pressurizable housings for a soft robotic actuator. The pressurized housings may be divided into an upper chamber in fluid communication with an internal void of the actuator, and a lower chamber connected to an inlet and an outlet. The upper chamber and lower chamber may be separated by a piston. By supplying a fluid to the lower chamber via the inlet, the piston is moved into the space previously occupied by the upper chamber, which reduces the volume of the upper chamber and increases the pressure in the internal void. This action allows the actuator to be rapidly inflated, and further simplifies the pressurization system and reduces its weight.

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