Straight line gripper tool and changer

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1991-07-01

1992-07-21

Focarino, Margaret A.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Grapple

Slideable jaws

901 41, 294 864, 483901, B23Q 3155

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051317060

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a straight line gripper tool and changer assembly, comprising a rotary actuator, a rotary mechanical sequencer, a tool changer, and a tool. The rotary actuator is attachable to a robot arm. The rotary mechanical sequencer is connected to and powered by the rotary actuator providing first and second concentric outputs. A tool changer is driven by the first output for capturing or releasing tools. The tool changer includes a plurality of tool changer clamps. The motion of each tool changer clamp is in a straight line relative to the sequencer. The tool is driven by the second output. The tool comprises at least two end effector clamps for engaging a workpiece. The tool is connected to the tool changer. The motion of each end effector clamp is maintained in a straight line relative to the tool and changer.

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patent: 4793053 (1988-12-01), Zuccaro et al.
patent: 4993139 (1991-02-01), Burry et al.
patent: 5035566 (1991-07-01), Sartorio et al.

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