Mechanism for exchanging concentric suction cups
US11383393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiple suction cup apparatus for lifting an object includes the capability of exchanging a large and small suction cup. At least one interlock enables the large or small suction cup to be deployed. The interlocks include passive interlocks, such as ball detents and conventional magnets, and active interlocks, such as a twist lock and electronic actuated magnets.
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