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Actuating system for a bobbin tube gripper

US4784343A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1986
Grant dateNov 15, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2701/31
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuating system for a bobbin tube gripper comprises resilient structure held in compression in order to create a force for urging tube gripping elements into engagement with a tube to be gripped. The resilient structure constitutes a body of a porous elastomer.

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