Eletroadhesive gripping system with smart brake and metering
US9987755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G13/075
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system utilizes electroadhesive surfaces for braking and metering objects in an automated environment. An electroadhesive surface can include electrodes that are configured to induce an electrostatic attraction with nearby objects upon application of voltage to the electrodes. The systems described utilize various configurations of electroadhesive surfaces, sensors, controllers and programmable processors to create smart braking, capturing and metering systems for improved automated material handling.
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