Tooling for picking up two-dimensional workpieces
US11358810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C1/0243
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tooling (100) for picking up two-dimensional workpieces comprises a main body (110) and a plurality of holding elements (131, 132) arranged on the main body (110), wherein the holding elements (131, 132) are movable relative to the main body (110) independently of one another. Each of the holding elements (131, 132) is fastened in an end region of an arm (121.1 . . . 10, 122.1 . . . 10). The arms (121, 122) are movable passively relative to the main body (110) along a linear movement path in a longitudinal extension of each particular arm (121, 122). The tooling (100) comprises, for each of the arms (121, 122) a fixing apparatus, by means of which a position of each particular arm (121, 122) along the movement path is fixable. On account of its passive character, the tooling (100) according to the invention is lightweight and can be produced cost-effectively. Compared with fixedly configured tooling, reduced costs arise on account of the configurability, because different types of tooling do not have to be kept available and provided. The storage area for replacement tooling is saved, and also an automatic tooling changing station or a manual tooling change become superfluous. As a…
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