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Apparatus for holding by suction and conveying a suction pad constructed out of materials of differing hardnesses

US5193796A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1991
Grant dateMar 16, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2301/5133
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for holding by suction and conveying, making use of a suction pad for holding a work by suction. The apparatus is characterized in that the suction pad comprises a root part to be connected to a vacuum and suction source and a skirt part provided integrally with the root part, and a cushioning part is provided integrally between the root part and the skirt part.

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