Device for gripping loads of variable sizes, and corresponding method for adapting gripping width
US10865042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for gripping a load including first and second frame portions, a translation for moving the frame, first and second gripping arms mounted on the first and second frame portions, respectively, so as to move a load, and a width-adjustment for adapting a width of the first and second gripping arms. The width adjustment includes first locking/unlocking elements that lock the first frame portion relative to the path of travel, second locking/unlocking elements that unlock the second frame portion relative to the first frame portion, and a translation that moves the second frame portion along the path of travel.
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