Gripping apparatus

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1994-08-01

1996-07-16

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Inflatable

294 991, B25J 1500, B66C 146

Patent

active

055360564

ABSTRACT:
An improved gripping and pinching device particularly useful with laboratory glassware and adaptable for use with a robot or automated system, is disclosed. The device uses flexible tubing as a gripper, eyedropper pincher and as a pinch valve which biases and releases test tubes, vials or the like upon removal and application of a vacuum or pressurizing means.

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patent: 4740025 (1988-04-01), Nelson
patent: 5090759 (1992-02-01), Sato et al.
patent: 5306469 (1994-04-01), Iles
Article--Machine Design, May 23, 1994 p. 33, "Air Handles Products Firmly But Gently".

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