Manipulator

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2008-03-04

2008-03-04

Kramer, Dean J (Department: 3652)

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Utilizing fluid pressure

Venturi effect

C294S064300, C406S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338102

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a manipulator having an arrangement which easily makes it possible to execute fine work such as attitude control while properly grasping even a minute target object. The manipulator of this invention has, at, e.g., the contact portion to a manipulation target object, an opening communicating with a pressure chamber whose pressure is controlled by a fluid control unit, and manipulates the target object by causing the fluid control unit to control inflow/outflow of a fluid through the opening.

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