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Gripper mechanism

US6592324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2001
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S414/141
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A gripper apparatus for grasping an object such as a specimen holder. The gripper apparatus comprises two arms. In one embodiment the arms are pivotable, and in a second embodiment, each arm includes a pivotable member. The arms are moveably coupled to each other and are structured to grasp the object therebetween.

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