Gripper provided with an adjustable sensor assembly
US6948708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/0226
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid actuated parts gripper assembly is provided. The fluid actuated parts gripper assembly has a pair of opposable pivoting jaw members, a fluid driven actuator, a linkage structure, a sensor target, a mounting and a sensor. The linkage structure is driven by the fluid driven actuator and is coupled to at least one of the pair of opposable jaw members. The sensor target is coupled to the linkage structure and is movable therewith. The mounting is located adjacent the sensor target and the sensor is mounted on the mounting configured to detect the sensor target.
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