Gripper mechanism
US6592324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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