Gripper device

Details Gripper device Gripper device

1988-06-28

1989-10-17

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hook, hoistline, or grab type

Locking device

2941191, 384 50, 901 37, B25J 1508

Patent

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048741949

ABSTRACT:
A robotic gripper device having a fluid actuated piston actuating a double edged rack with a reciprocal movement. Disposed on opposite sides in meshing relationship with each edge of the rack is a spur gear, and which in turn are disposed in meshing relationship to a corresponding rack carriage; to which a gripper finger is connected. The respective rack carriage is guided along and between spaced apart rail members for movement between operative and inoperative positions. The respective carriages are mounted in rolling engagement to its respective rail member by means of a roller bearing cage and associated rollers to minimize any friction and wear, and to enhance the useful life and accuracy of the gripper device.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1089362 (1914-03-01), Hannifin
patent: 2330154 (1943-09-01), Stabinski
patent: 2520453 (1950-08-01), Burmist
patent: 3221691 (1965-12-01), Laxo
patent: 4252358 (1981-02-01), Klebs
patent: 4707013 (1987-11-01), Vranish et al.
patent: 4741568 (1988-05-01), Borcea et al.

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