Flat gripper actuator
US9492929B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/37
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Examples described here include a device that has a housing defining a cavity, and a force sensor. The device also includes a first hydraulic actuator positioned in the cavity, and a second hydraulic actuator positioned in the cavity. The first and second hydraulic actuators move between respectively relaxing modes and thrusting modes along respective longitudinal axes. The longitudinal axis of the first hydraulic actuator is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the second hydraulic actuator. The device also includes a first actuated member coupled to the first hydraulic actuator, and a second actuated member coupled to the second hydraulic actuator.
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