Gripping unit and component as well as releasable connection of both

US11345046B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Mahle International GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Ralf Berndt · Ditzingen, DE
• Anabel Gaule · Stuttgart, DE
• Nico Held · Eßlingen, DE
• Frank Nastoll · Esslingen am Neckar, DE
• Jochen Schaudt · Hechingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 6, 2020
• Grant date: May 31, 2022
• Expiry date: Aug 7, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25J15/08
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A gripping unit for the automated assembly of a component having at least one holding region may include at least one assembly gripper configured to grip the component in the at least one holding region. The at least one assembly gripper may include two gripping fingers that may be axially adjustable towards one another into a gripping position where the component is securable between the two gripping fingers, and that may be axially adjustable away from one another into a released position where the component is releasable from the two gripping fingers. The two gripping fingers may include a first gripping finger having a first gripping contour and a second gripping finger having a second gripping contour. The first gripping contour and the second gripping contour may be structured complimentary to the at least one holding region of the component.