Gripping pliers

US8408618B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Zahoransky AG · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Unmuth · Stuttgart, DE
• Robert Steinebrunner · Todtnau, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 6, 2010
• Grant date: Apr 2, 2013
• Expiry date: Sep 8, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B33Y80/00
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Gripping pliers (1) are provided for grasping and holding an object. The gripping pliers include at least two gripping jaws (2), movable in reference to each other, along with a drive for an opening and closing motion of the gripping jaws (2). At least one of the gripping jaws (2) includes several fingers (3), arranged side-by-side in reference to each other with each being individually adjustable against a restoring force, approximately in an opening and closing direction. The gripping jaws (2) are each embodied in one piece with their respective fingers.