Suction-based end effector with mixed cup sizes
US12403616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/1492
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end effector is disclosed. The end effector includes a first set of one or more suction cups of a first size having a first diameter, and a second set of one or more suction cups of a second size having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter. The end effector further includes a first actuation mechanism configured to apply suction to at least a subset of the first set of suction cups independently of actuation of the second set of suction cups and a second actuation mechanism configured to apply suction to at least a subset of the second set of suction cups independently of actuation of the first set of suction cups.
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