Gripper for holding and conveying flat objects

Details Gripper for holding and conveying flat objects Gripper for holding and conveying flat objects

2011-01-18

2011-01-18

Deuble, Mark A (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

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C198S468200, C198S803300

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07870947

ABSTRACT:
A gripper for holding and conveying flat objects (P) in a firmly held manner, in particular printed material such as newspapers, magazines or brochures, includes two clamping tongues (4and5) which can pivot relative to one another into an open and into a closed configuration, wherein the clamping tongues (4and5) are pressed against one another in the closed configuration. The distal ends of at least one of the clamping tongues (4and5) are fitted with two elastic arms (30) that extend laterally away from the clamping tongue, in the same direction as the clamping force, a clamping jaw (10, 11) being arranged at the free end of each of the arms. The contact surfaces of the clamping jaws of at least one clamping tongue adapt to fit the contact surface of an opposite clamping jaw or a clamped object, under compression force, for example, they are mounted on the arm (30) by means of a ball joint.

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