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Articulated actuated finger with self-locking joints

US12017346B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2021
Grant dateJun 25, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H31/004
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An articulated finger. The articulated finger comprises a first phalange; a second phalange; a self-locking joint coupling the first phalange to the second phalange, wherein the self-locking joint is configured to allow motion in a first rotational direction of the first phalange relative to the second phalange and prevent motion in a second rotational direction of the first phalange relative to the second phalange, wherein the first rotational direction is opposite the second rotational direction; and a compliant actuator configured to actuate the first phalange in the first rotational direction relative to the second phalange.

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