Remote center compliance gripper system

Details Remote center compliance gripper system Remote center compliance gripper system

1982-04-23

1985-08-27

Siemens, Terrance L.

Material or article handling

Vertically swinging load support

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901 45, 901 31, 414729, B25J 1702

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045375577

ABSTRACT:
A remote center compliance (RCC) gripper system including: an erectable RCC device including a compliance unit having a plurality of compliance members; an articulated gripper mechanism interconnected with one end of the compliance unit and including a base having a generally centrally disposed joint and having a plurality of fingers extending therefrom; and apparatus for applying a force to the centrally disposed joint to fix the joint and erect the RCC device.

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