Method and system for manipulating articles
US11911894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/39558
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various example embodiments described herein relates, to an item manipulation system that can include a control system and an end effector. The end effector can include a tube defining a channel between a first end and a second end. The tube can include, a flexible suction cup that can be disposed within the channel of the tube. In some examples, the flexible suction cup can engage a surface of the item based on suction force generated through the flexible suction cup. The end effector also includes a linear actuator that can be mechanically coupled to the flexible suction cup. The end effector can be configured to: extend, the flexible suction cup towards the second end of the channel to position at least a portion of the flexible suction cup outside the tube and retract, the flexible suction cup within the channel to position the flexible suction cup within the tube.
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