Lockable compliant end effector apparatus

Details Lockable compliant end effector apparatus Lockable compliant end effector apparatus

1984-05-31

1986-07-15

Spar, Robert J.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Utilizing fluid pressure

Venturi effect

901 40, 414744B, 414752, B66C 102

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046002286

ABSTRACT:
A lockable compliant end effector apparatus is useful with a robotic arm for the automated assembly of electronic equipment. The end effector includes a main body portion having first and second ends. A socket is formed in the first end. A first fluid passageway connects the socket with the second end of the main body portion. A member is mounted for multi-directional movement in the socket. The member is retainable in a stationary position relative to the socket and has a second fluid passageway formed therethrough. The second passageway has a first end adjacent the first passageway and a second end adjacent the first end of the main body. A sealing member is connected to the mounted member adjacent the second end of the second passageway. The end effector retains an electronic component in original orientation from a pickup point to an insertion point.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3230002 (1966-01-01), Olson
patent: 3957263 (1976-05-01), Christl
patent: 4266905 (1981-05-01), Birk et al.

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