Self-pivoting robotic gripper tool

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1984-05-29

1987-01-13

Valenza, Joseph E.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Miscellaneous compound implement

294 864, 2941191, 414736, 901 39, 901 40, B25J 1500

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046359850

ABSTRACT:
A robotic gripper tool pivots under the force of gravity to orient itself to enable the actuation of a selected gripping surface. The self-pivoting action is accomplished solely by the force of gravity acting upon the mass distribution of the tool with respect to the pivot axis of the tool. Several different gripping surfaces are provided on the tool whereby time consuming tool changes are substantially eliminated. The gripper tool is pivotally connected to a robotic arm. By pitching the robotic arm, the self-pivoting tool will be positioned by the gravitational force acting upon it.

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