Robot hand

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1987-02-24

1988-08-30

Marbert, James B.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Utilizing fluid pressure

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414 72, 414107, B23Q 104, B66C 102

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047671432

ABSTRACT:
A robot hand for grasping objects having substantially planar faces includes a base and a plurality of arms extending from the base. A plurality of vacuum cups are supported on and radially movable along the arms. Pivotal drive means pivot the arms, radial drive means move the cups along the arms, and vacuum means apply a vacuum to the cups. The cups are readily positioned to permit lifting and transporting of objects such as plies and the like, including those objects having irregular planar shapes.

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