Quick-change finger for robotic gripper
US8382177B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49947
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention is an assembly and method for releasably connecting a gripper finger to a robotic arm with only manual manipulation. The assembly includes a finger body having a quick-change bar connected to a locking lever. The locking lever can be rotated by hand to engage and disengage the assembly to connect a finger to a gripper connected to a robot. The locking lever provides a sleeve and pin which interact to lock the assembly. The sleeve and pin can have recessed surfaces formed to interact with roll pins or screws to restrict behavior of the quick-change device during engagement.
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