Robotic gripper
US8485576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1558
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic gripping apparatus includes one or more constraining plates each having a plurality of holes formed therethrough and a plurality of elongate members. The elongate members are independently movable relative to one another. Each elongate member extends through a respective hole or set of aligning holes in the constraining plate(s). A distal end portion of one or more of the elongate members is capable of exerting a force for drawing an object against the distal end portion to thereby hold or grip the object.
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