Gripper apparatus
US4607873A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/028
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Gripping apparatus includes a supporting body having a pair of spaced generally parallel jaws independently mounted thereon for movement toward and away from each other. An actuating device is reciprocably mounted in the supporting body and between the jaws and is operably connected to the end portions of the jaws to move them toward and away from each other upon reciprocal movement of the actuating device. The body is in the form of a cylinder and a fluid operated, doubleacting piston is reciprocably received therein and connected to the actuating device for the reciprocation thereof. The jaws extend longitudinally of the cylinder on diametrically opposite sides thereof and the actuating device extends axially of the piston.
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