Long travel gripper

Details Long travel gripper Long travel gripper

2005-09-19

2009-02-17

Kramer, Dean J (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hook, hoistline, or grab type

Locking device

C294S119100, C294S907000, C901S037000, C901S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07490881

ABSTRACT:
A long travel gripper is provided which has first and second end caps, first, second and third guide rails, first and second jaws, and first and second piston assemblies. The first, second and third guide rails extend between the first and second end caps. The first and second jaws, each receive, and move rectilinearly along, the first, second and third guide rails. The first and second piston assemblies each include first and second piston rods and pistons, respectively.

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