Systems and methods for an articulated suction gripper assembly
US11654581B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B15/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a robotic system comprises: a robot comprising a robotic actuator and at least one robotic arm mechanically coupled to the robotic actuator; a suction gripper mechanism that comprises: a linear shaft element; an internal airflow passage within the linear shaft configured to communicate an airflow between an airflow application port at a first end of the linear shaft and a gripping port positioned at an opposing second end of the linear shaft; a suction cup assembly comprising a suction cup element coupled to the gripping port; and an actuator configured to rotate the linear shaft in order to articulate an orientation of the suction cup assembly.
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