Gripping and conveying apparatus
US5042640A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H5/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gripping and conveying apparatus includes at least one gripper having jaws which are supported in an orientation where the jaws are attracted together by gravity. Magnets are mounted in the opposing surfaces of the jaws to hold the jaws together and grip the articles to be conveyed. The grippers are mounted on a breakaway arm mechanism. Cams and cam followers are used to separate the jaws at selected locations.
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