Vacuum manipulator

Details Vacuum manipulator Vacuum manipulator

1991-07-17

1992-07-07

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Utilizing fluid pressure

Venturi effect

13762525, 251297, 251321, 251347, 251348, B25J 1506, F16K 3314, F16K 3504

Patent

active

051276941

ABSTRACT:
A vacuum manipulator having a spool valve mounted in a sliding fashion in a guide channel at the bottom of which are two holes in communication with two duct segments with one segment intended to be connected to a suction source, and a longitudinal guide channel connected to the spool valve for placing the holes in communication with the atmosphere, and a bearing surface of the spool valve with the bottom of the guide channel being limited to three zones which provide a high specific vacuum while also providing a large seating and guide area, and the spool valve being movable against the pressure applied by a spring between a front span and a back stop which may also define a third locking position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2777462 (1957-01-01), Hohnstein
patent: 3071402 (1963-01-01), Lasto et al.
patent: 3455533 (1969-07-01), Epp
patent: 3834388 (1974-09-01), Sauer et al.
patent: 3843183 (1974-10-01), Hutson
patent: 4522592 (1985-06-01), Johnson
patent: 4618178 (1986-10-01), Hutson et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Vacuum manipulator does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Vacuum manipulator, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Vacuum manipulator will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1825583