Patent · US Expired

Flexible part-centering pneumatic gripper

US4697839A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 28, 1986
Grant dateOct 6, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J15/0266
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides an end of arm tooling device (EOAT) for a robotic arm. The present invention may be adjusted to modify the gripping force exerted by the EOAT without a change of force by the actuator. The present invention also provides an EOAT which can be adjusted to handle workpieces of various dimensions and shapes.

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