Holding device for gripping workpieces with complex shapes or deformable surfaces

US9555550B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• J.SCHMALZ GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Eisele · Fluorn-Winzeln, DE
• Harald Kuolt · Deilingen, DE
• Marcus Eberle · Lauterburg, DE
• Walter Dunkmann · Altensteig, DE
• Aline Defranceski · Horb, DE
• Florian Fritz · Rimbach, DE
• Hermann Reinisch · Erbendorf, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 2, 2015
• Grant date: Jan 31, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 2, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25J15/0616
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A holding device (10) having a plurality of gripping devices (18) which are arranged displaceable relative to each other on a support structure (12) in such manner that by their displacement gripping devices (18) are adjustable to a free-form surface. The support structure (12) comprises a plurality of mutually associated movable support elements (22) on which are arranged gripping devices (18), wherein a plurality of support elements (22) are arranged in a row and are connected to form a carrying chain (24) such that the carrying chain (24) is form-adjustable by the movement of the support elements (22) relative to each other.