Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hook – hoistline – or grab type – Locking device
Patent
1980-10-08
1982-09-21
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hook, hoistline, or grab type
Locking device
269266, 269270, 294 99R, 294106, B66C 316
Patent
active
043503810
ABSTRACT:
A manipulator gripper includes a plurality of serially pivoted cylindrical finger members 3, each having an axially parallel but eccentrically disposed bore hole 14 slidably accommodating a piston 5. Upon the application of fluid pressure each piston acts upon the rear surface 15 of a finger member immediately in front to pivot the latter about a bearing bolt 11. A frictional coating 13 may be provided on the working surfaces of the finger members to implement firm workpiece gripping, and a pneumatic sensor line 12 may be disposed below such coating to detect workpiece engagement. Springs 8 provide a restoring force after fluid pressure is relieved.
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patent: 2497493 (1950-02-01), Edwards
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patent: 2875913 (1959-03-01), Gohrke et al.
patent: 3090049 (1963-05-01), Lanteigne
patent: 3804452 (1974-04-01), David et al.
Cherry Johnny D.
Colortronic Reinhard & Co. KG
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