Side panel clamp mechanism
US4982988A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/90
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plate gripper mechanism attachable to a robotic arm structure for transferring a sheet metal plate to or from a work station, e.g., stamping press, welding machine, milling machine, rivet machine, etc. The gripper mechanism utilizes a small commercially available fluid motor actuator in direct drive connection with a rotary shaft in the gripper mechanism, whereby the mechanism is relatively small and light. The mechanism is preferably constructed from bar stock, plate and tube stock; no special castings, stampings or forgings are used in preferred practice of the invention.
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