Mechanically intelligent end-of-arm tool
US11091355B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C1/025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanically intelligent end-of-arm tool includes a valve that is actuated by the action of the arm, such that a force applied to the object to be grasped opens the valve to expose a suction cup to the vacuum pressure. A spool valve, poppet valve, and butterfly valve, et al., can perform the valve function. The tool may include a button that has a rigid contact surface or may be deformable to provide a smoothing force to the object.
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