End effectors for automated pipe handling
US12215554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/39121
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end effector (400) for a robotic arm, the end effector (400) comprising: two pipe engaging jaws (404), each jaw comprising an inner contour configured for engaging a pipe section, wherein at least one jaw (404) is a fixed jaw; wherein the end effector (400) is configured to restrict radial movement of the pipe section while permitting axial movement.
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