Bottle gripping device
US4169621A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1977 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0244
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Article gripping devices are provided wherein a pair of gripper jaws are pivotally carried on a frame means and a pair of opposed oppositely inclined camming surfaces positioned on a vertical axis on the frame engage a pair of vertically spaced cam follower surfaces formed on the gripper jaws whereby on relative vertical movement of the gripper jaws on the frame by a jaw carrier means, the gripper jaws are moved from bottle engaging to bottle releasing positions and with the position of the gripper jaws being positively controlled at all times.
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