Robot hand with connection unit that undergoes stretching deformation according to object shape and method for controlling robot hand
US8523254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N3/105
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robot hand with a connection part that undergoes stretching deformation according to object shape. The robot hand includes a variable connection device that provides a contact face that enables pressing and contacting a moving target and has a connection part in contact with the moving target enables stretching deformation; a connection length controller that interfaces with a drive part to stretch and deform the connection part so that the connection part undergoes conversion between a closed-loop state wherein it is continuous with the surface of the moving target or divided into a plurality of sections to be pressed and contacted, and an open-loop state wherein it detaches from the moving target; and a shape retention device that retains the shape of the variable connection device consistently in a closed-loop state wherein the variable connection device is pressed and contacted with the moving target at a set pressure.
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