Soft robotic actuator attachment hub and grasper assembly, reinforced actuators, and electroadhesive actuators
US11077565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hub assembly for coupling different grasper assemblies including a soft actuator in various configurations to a mechanical robotic components are described. Further described are soft actuators having various reinforcement. Further described are and soft actuators having electroadhesive pads for improved grip, and/or embedded electromagnets for interacting with complementary surfaces on the object being gripped. Still further described are soft actuators having reinforcement mechanisms for reducing or eliminating bowing in a strain limiting layer, or for reinforcing accordion troughs in the soft actuator body.
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