Gripping mechanisms, apparatus, and methods

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2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Hess, Douglas (Department: 3651)

Material or article handling

Vertically swinging load support

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C414S730000, C414S936000, C414S941000, C294S104000, C294S119100, C294S902000, C901S031000, C901S035000, C901S039000

Reexamination Certificate

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06932557

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides grasping mechanisms, gripper apparatus/systems, and related methods. Grasping mechanisms that include stops, support surfaces, and height adjusting surfaces to determine three translational axis positions of a grasped object are provided. In addition, grasping mechanisms that are resiliently coupled to other gripper apparatus components are also provided.

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