Variable stiffness robotic gripper based on layer jamming
US11679514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/103
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A finger for a robotic gripper may include a flexible backbone, a plurality of jamming layers, and a membrane bag. The backbone may have a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side. The backbone may include a flexible beam, and a plurality of branches attached to the flexible beam and spaced apart from one another. Each branch may include a first end surface extending along the first side, and a second end surface extending along the second side. The first end surfaces may collectively extend along a majority of the first side, and the second end surfaces may collectively extend along a majority of the second side. The jamming layers may be positioned along the third side or the fourth side. The membrane bag may be positioned over the jamming layers.
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