Integrated vacuum gripper with internal releasable magnet...

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Rodríguez, Saúl J (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Miscellaneous compound implement

C294S064200, C294S065500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963578

ABSTRACT:
An integrated vacuum and magnetic gripper includes a rigid housing defining an internal chamber, and a flexible vacuum cup operatively connected thereto. A vacuum cavity is defined by the vacuum cup and a vacuum source is configured to reduce pressure in the vacuum cavity. A permanent magnet is disposed within the rigid housing, and a magnet release mechanism is configured to selectively render the magnet incapable of exerting sufficient force to hold the work piece. A pole plate may be interposed between the internal chamber and vacuum cavity, such that the pole plate forms a portion of the internal chamber and may act to provide friction on the work piece. A method of using the gripped includes operating at high acceleration while the vacuum gripper is monitored as fully operational and operating only at lower acceleration while the vacuum gripper is not fully operational.

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