Hand apparatus for holding article

Details Hand apparatus for holding article Hand apparatus for holding article

1990-08-08

1991-09-24

Focarino, Margaret A.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Miscellaneous compound implement

294 641, 2941191, 901 39, 901 40, B25J 1506, B66C 142

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050509195

ABSTRACT:
An article holding hand apparatus of this invention grips a plurality of types of articles having different gripping modes. The apparatus includes at least two casings with a varying distance therebetween, first driving mechanisms for moving the casings to vary the distance therebetween, and a first holding mechanism attached to each casing and having at least two first finger members. The first holding mechanism opens and closes the first finger members to clamp a first article by movement of the casings through the first driving mechanism. The apparatus also includes a second holding mechanism, attached to each casing, for holding a second article, the second holding mechanism having second finger members slidably guided by the first finger members, with the distal end of each second finger member serving as a holding portion for holding the second article, and second driving mechanisms, housed in the casings, for sliding the second finger members.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4609220 (1986-09-01), Scott
patent: 4705311 (1987-11-01), Ragard
patent: 4772170 (1988-09-01), Oldfield

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