Dual mode end effector
US8573918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60C25/0515
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual mode end effector is disclosed. The dual mode end effector includes a bridge member having a first end and a second end, wherein the bridge member includes a first substantially axial flange extending from the first and, wherein the bridge member includes a second substantially axial flange extending from the second end; a tire/wheel gripping assembly connected to the bridge member, wherein the tire/wheel gripping assembly includes a pair of substantially axial members, a substantially radial support member, and a pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies, wherein the pair of substantially axial members are movably-supported upon the substantially radial support member, wherein a first end of the substantially radial support member is connected to the first substantially axial flange of the bridge member, wherein the a second end of the substantially radial support member is connected to the second substantially axial flange of the bridge member, wherein a first radially-projecting engaging assembly of the pair of radially-projecting engaging assemblies is connected to an inner radial surface of a first substantially axial member of the pair of substantially axial memb…
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