Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Grapple – Pivoted jaws
Patent
1998-12-16
2000-12-19
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Grapple
Pivoted jaws
901 38, 901 39, B25J 1508
Patent
active
061618888
ABSTRACT:
A compact high speed gripper assembly includes a simple design with minimal components while providing flexibility for grasping variously sized cartridges. The gripper assembly includes a frame, a rotary solenoid secured to the frame, and first and second gripper jaws movably connected to the frame for movement in opening and closing directions for gripping a cartridge. Each gripper jaw includes a cam surface formed thereon. First and second followers are driven by the rotary solenoid and engaged with the respective cam surface for actuating jaw movement. The first and second gripper jaws are spring-biased toward each other to provide a gripping force for gripping the cartridge
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Black David C.
Manes Joseph P.
Plutt Daniel J.
Cherry Johnny D.
Storage Technology Corporation
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