Cam operated microgripper

Details Cam operated microgripper Cam operated microgripper

1997-02-19

1999-04-20

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Resilient jaws

294116, 901 38, 901 39, B25J 1512

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058950842

ABSTRACT:
A microgripper for gripping objects in which gripper arms are actuated against a resilient bias by cams and cam followers powered by a stepper or servo motor operating through a lead screw and nut drive mechanism. Ramp cams, face cams and perimeter cams may be utilized and the arms of the microgripper may be rigidly or pivotally supported at the ends remote from the component gripping ends thereof.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3625378 (1971-12-01), Attiz
patent: 3630391 (1971-12-01), Wilson
patent: 4828309 (1989-05-01), Germaine
patent: 5332275 (1994-07-01), Conway et al.

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