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Gripping devices and methods for making the same

US10933539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY · US

Inventors

Douglas P. Holmes · Brookline, US
Yi Yang · Shaoxing, CN
Peter Zink · Aachen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 21, 2020
Grant date	Mar 2, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 21, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB25J15/08
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device includes a plurality of slots arranged in a pattern, a plurality of hinge portions, a pair of opposing jaw portions, and a pair of opposing actuation tabs. The pair of opposing actuation tabs are configured to move in generally opposite directions from a first position towards a second position in response to an input to aid in causing the pair of opposing jaw portions to grip an object.

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