Compliant finger tip for item manipulation
US11642795B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/39515
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example apparatus of the present disclosure may include an end effector. The end effector may include a pair of actuator-driven fingers that each include a compliant tip. The compliant tips may be used to scoop underneath items as part of item manipulation.
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