Suction gripper cluster device for material sorting and other applications
US11964830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/1697
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Using a suction gripper cluster device is disclosed, including: causing airflows to be generated by a plurality of airflow generators of a respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms included in a suction gripper cluster device comprising a plurality of suction gripper mechanisms, wherein the plurality of airflow generators is configured to cause the airflows to enter respective intake ports of the plurality of suction gripper mechanisms and exit respective outlet ports of the respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms in response to receiving air at a respective air input port of the respective plurality of suction gripper mechanisms; causing a target object to be captured by the suction gripper cluster device using the airflows; activating a positioning actuator mechanism to position the suction gripper cluster device; and causing the target object to be ejected from the suction gripper cluster device.
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