Wedge gripper

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1991-05-20

1992-06-30

Focarino, Margaret A.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Hook, hoistline, or grab type

Locking device

2941191, 901 37, B66C 144, B25J 1508

Patent

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051257084

ABSTRACT:
A gripper for use in automation or robitics having a centrally located pin improving precision. A double wedge type gripper having sliding inclined surfaces is used in combination with a piston for forcing the gripper fingers open and closed. A pin slides within a bore in the double wedge increasing the precision obtainable in the positioning or placement of a part. Additionally, wear and centrality are improved.

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patent: 4723806 (1988-02-01), Yuda
patent: 4913481 (1990-04-01), Chin et al.

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