Vacuum gripper with a replaceable film
US9573280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/91
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a surface area vacuum gripper for sucking and handling workpieces, comprising a housing, in which a negative pressure chamber is provided that can be subjected to negative pressure and wherein the housing comprises on the suction side, facing the workpiece, suction openings having a suction cross-section, wherein a flexible lining is associated to this suction side, which is applied to the workpiece. A film is interposed between the suction side of the housing and the flexible lining. The film includes flow openings which are locally corresponding to the suction openings, wherein the flow resistance of the suction openings is adjustable via the flow cross-section of the flow openings of the film.
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