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Remote center compliance gripper system

US4537557A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 1982
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J17/0208
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A remote center compliance (RCC) gripper system including: an erectable RCC device including a compliance unit having a plurality of compliance members; an articulated gripper mechanism interconnected with one end of the compliance unit and including a base having a generally centrally disposed joint and having a plurality of fingers extending therefrom; and apparatus for applying a force to the centrally disposed joint to fix the joint and erect the RCC device.

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