Compliant perimeter end effectors
US10987814B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J18/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various examples are provided related to end effectors for use in, e.g., automation of sewing robots. In one example, among others, a compliant perimeter end effector includes a mounting bracket having a contact mounting flange, a plurality of compliant material contact elements coupled about a perimeter of the contact mounting flange. The mounting bracket can couple to a manipulator including, e.g., an industrial robot or other manipulation assembly. The compliant material contact elements can include a contact interface that can engage with a piece of material. The compliant material contact elements can precisely transfer material on a workspace with surface irregularities while equally distributing force to the material.
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