Universal device and method for gripping workpieces of various c

Details Universal device and method for gripping workpieces of various c Universal device and method for gripping workpieces of various c

1999-10-08

2000-08-29

Tolan, Ed

Metal deforming

With means to handle work or product

By gripper and/or endless chain

72298, 72302, 72377, B21D 4302

Patent

active

061090891

ABSTRACT:
A universal gripping device for gripping and holding L-shaped and T-shaped workpieces comprises a main support on which are mounted a pair of opposed gripping members and an actuator for moving one of the gripping members toward and away from the other one for gripping and releasing a workpiece. A secondary support is rotatably coupled to the main support and has second and third pairs of gripping members and associated actuators mounted thereon. The three pairs of gripping members collectively define a generally T-shaped workpiece-receiving space for receiving T-shaped and L-shaped workpieces. By rotating the secondary support relative to the main support, the angle between the gripping members can be changed for accommodating workpieces of various shapes, and the movable gripping members permit different workpiece thicknesses to be accommodated.

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