Gripper device

US7690706B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• INDAG GESELLSCHAFT FUR INDUSTRIEBEDARF MBH & CO. BETRIEBS KG · DE

Inventors

• Hans-Peter Wild · Eppelheim, DE
• Eberhard Kraft · Neckarbischofsheim, DE
• Frank Lechert · Weinheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 24, 2007
• Grant date: Apr 6, 2010
• Expiry date: Dec 27, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2201/0238
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for transporting objects may include a plurality of grippers having a first spacing at a first position and second spacing at a second position. A drive mechanism may be provided is for selectively displacing the grippers from the first position to the second position to adjust the spacing between the grippers.