Robot gripper passively locked
US4878705A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S294/907
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a gripper arm for use in conjunction with a robotic arm for gripping a tool wherein the tool is retained in the gripper arm until a positive action signal and lack of pressure from the tool are simultaneously provided. The tool cannot be discharged from the gripper arm under other conditions including power loss to the robotic device.
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