Apparatus for grasping a load from above or from the side, in particular for use in a manipulator
US6523875B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for grasping a load from above or from the side, in particular for use in a manipulator, includes two parallel elongate beams, and two carriers extending in a direction of the elongate beams, with each of the carriers supported by a corresponding one of the elongate beams and guided for displacement longitudinally in the direction of the elongate beams. The carriers are disposed in spaced-apart relationship, when viewed in a longitudinal direction of the carriers, and are movable relative to one another at least over a portion of a longitudinal extension of the carriers. Two confronting grippers are secured to the ends of the carriers and positioned on the outside of the carriers, when viewed in a direction transversely to the carriers and when the carriers are completely moved apart. A primary fluid-operated system is provided for moving the carriers in opposition to one another.
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