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Suction pad for attracting and holding a workpiece

US5190332A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1991
Grant dateMar 2, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/91
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a suction pad for attracting and holding a work, which comprises a suction base coupled to a vacuum suction source, a suction skirt integrally provided in continuation with the base, and a rib provided in a position near a circumferential end of the suction skirt, the rib being brought into contact with the work when the suction pad attracts and holds the work.

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