| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 294088000 | Magnet- or piston-controlled | 27 |
| 20080265598 | GRIPPING DEVICE FOR A ROBOT OR A GANTRY LOADER - In order to produce a gripping device for a robot or for a gantry loader that can be employed in a flexible manner, it is proposed that the gripping device should comprise at least one linearly displaceable gripping jaw and at least one pivotal gripping connection. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080296920 | Handling System for Components Having Similar Shapes, Particularly Body Componets for Motor Vehicles - A handling for components having a similar shape, particularly motor vehicle body parts, wherein a gripper on an arm of a robot can grip the component and its similarly-shaped other components with one and the same clamp device without re-tooling, is equipped with two gripper chucks on each clamp device. However, only one gripper chuck can be steered into the grab positions in each case, while the other gripper chuck is then located in the parking position outside a grab area on the component. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090108605 | Robot Gripper and Method for Its Manufacture - The invention relates to a robot gripper having a fixing flange for detachably attaching it to a robot manipulator arm, and at least one actuator element which is supported in a frame, that actuates at least two gripper jaws indirectly or directly kinematically via at least one articulated unit. At least the fixing flange, the frame and the actuator element are manufactured integrally using a generative manufacturing method, and the actuator element is in the form of a bellows, enclosed an internal volume, which can be filled with a medium via at least one opening, and is capable of expanding, when filled with a medium, along a linear axis predetermined by the bellows design of the actuator element and of contracting, when the volume is emptied, in the opposite direction. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090127878 | PNEUMATIC ANGULAR GRIPPER - This invention concerns a pneumatic angular gripper with gripper jaws ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090127879 | LINEAR PNEUMATIC GRIPPER - The invention concerns a linear pneumatic gripper that has a gripper body comprising a base element ( | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090184528 | PNEUMATIC LINEAR GRIPPER - The invention concerns a linear pneumatic gripper that comprises a gripper body ( | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090212582 | ONE-FINGER GRIPPER DEVICE - The invention concerns a one-finger gripper device that comprises a pneumatic actuator ( | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090218835 | SYSTEM FOR POSITIONING AN OPERATING CYLINDER, USE OF THE SYSTEM, AND MACHINE - In the positioning system for an operating cylinder ( | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090278369 | PNEUMATIC LINEAR GRIPPER - The invention concerns a pneumatic linear gripper, comprising a gripper body ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100007160 | CLAMP - A clamp for holding containers, having two rigid gripping arms that are pivotably supported about at least one axis in opposite direction and have clamp structures at one end, a force accumulator which is operative between the gripping arms, gripping-arm closing levers as extensions of the gripping arms towards the other axis side, a closing cam which is rotatable between the closing levers, with at least one closing lever being actuatable by the closing cam via an elastic deformation area, the deformation area is a section of an arm which acts on the closing cam and which is constructionally separated from the gripping arm and which is positively coupled with the gripping arm for joint pivotable movement, and a defined deformation space is provided at least in a substantially undeformed state of the section between a stop on the closing lever and the section. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100019521 | Tongs with magnet - A tongs for manually grasping items has two elongate tong arms pivotally joined together with a pair of magnet members. The arms pivot between an open position when the magnet members are joined together and a closed position when the magnet members are separated. A user can easily break the connection of the magnet members and separate the two arms, making it easier to store and clean the tongs. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100032973 | Multiple Tool Attachment System With Universal Body With Grapple - A multiple tool attachment system is adapted to be attached to demolition equipment. The system includes a universal body attached to the demolition equipment. A series of tools is independently attachable to the universal body. The universal body includes a guide slot extending longitudinally along the universal body. Each tool generally includes a pair of pivotable jaws adapted to be pivotably attached to the universal body with at least one linkage extending from the universal body and attachable to each jaw of the tool. A slide member is received within the guide slot, with each linkage attached to the slide member, and a piston cylinder arrangement is attached to the universal body and coupled to the slide member for moving the slide member and the jaws. The multiple tool attachment system is provided with quick change features and is designed to optimize the cutting characteristics throughout the movement cycle. A tool set such as a grapple may be centrally supported by bridge housings thereby minimizing the stresses across the main pivot pin. Additionally, a tool set such as a grapple may have tine surfaces with wear plates welded directly thereto to minimize wear. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100066109 | CONTAINER GRIPPER PROVIDED WITH A POSITION SENSOR - Container gripper comprising a main frame ( | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100090484 | HIGH SPEED GRIPPER - A gripper assembly includes at least one gripper jaw, a fluid driven actuator for moving the at least one gripper jaw, and a valve located adjacent the fluid driven actuator for selectively delivering a fluid to the fluid driven actuator. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100096870 | GRIPPER MECHANISM WITH SPLIT DRIVESHAFT FOR A GRIPPING FINGER - The invention relates to a gripper mechanism for machines, robots and manipulation devices, comprising at least one moving gripping finger, driven by a driveshaft of multiple parts, a crank, belt or gear shaft, wherein the centering of the parts relative to each other and the transmission of the torque from a driving part to the next part, up to the gripping finger, is achieved by means of axial toothing, preferably a pinion gearing with pins and drillings. The driveshaft is preferably provided with a carrying support bearing. As a result of the splitting of the driveshaft, it is possible to cast the housing in one piece with two cavities for housing the operating unit and the transmission. The gripping finger or the lever driving the gripping finger are externally fixed to the driveshaft in an axial manner. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100109361 | GRIPPER FOR OBJECTS - The invention relates to a device for engaging objects, such as heat exchangers of varying sizes, which comprise a bundle of feed-through tubes extending between two end plates, said device comprising at least one gripper provided with:—at least a first and a second gripper arm, at least one of which is movable with respect to the other gripper arm for enclosing at least one object therebetween; and—a driving mechanism connected to at least one of said first and second gripper arms for closing or opening the gripper as needed, wherein at least one of said first and second gripper arms comprises a first gripper arm part and the second gripper on part, which first and second gripper arm parts are pivotally coupled together, and an adjusting mechanism provided between said first and second gripper arm parts, said adjusting mechanism being arranged for adjusting the angle between said gripper arm parts in dependence on the diameter of the object to be engaged prior to engaging said object. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100123325 | PNEUMATICALLY CONTROLLED GRASPING DEVICE - This invention concerns a pneumatically controlled grasping device to grasp and handle items or bodies provided with a graspable member. It comprises a supporting sleeve ( | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100148529 | GRIPPER DEVICE AND MODULE FOR ITS CONSTRUCTION - The invention concerns a gripper device for gripping solid or hollow items, objects or bodies, which comprises a supporting body ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100156125 | Robot hand and humanoid robot having the same - Disclosed are a robot hand and a humanoid robot having the same. The robot hand includes a plurality of finger members and a base member to which one end of the finger members is rotatably coupled, respectively. The finger members are rotated through pneumatic pressure so that intervals between adjacent finger members are changed. If the finger members are not used, the intervals between the finger members are widened so that the finger members are prevented from being damaged when the finger members collide with walls or objects. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100171332 | Solenoid Gripper - An electrical gripper has a housing and a solenoid plunger. A pair of jaws are movably mounted with the housing. The jaws are movable towards and away from each other. The jaws are coupled with the solenoid plunger to provide movement to the jaws. A first mechanism is associated with the solenoid plunger to lock the solenoid plunger in a first position when power is terminated to the solenoid plunger. A second mechanism is associated with the solenoid plunger to lock the solenoid plunger in a second position when power is terminated to the solenoid plunger. Thus, the jaws are actively locked in an open or close position when power is terminated to the solenoid plunger. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100201143 | HARSH ENVIRONMENT ROBOT END EFFECTOR - A harsh environment robot end effector includes an end effector frame connectable to a material handling robot, one or more pickup arms rotatingly coupled to the frame, and pickup arm airbag actuator air bags for opening and closing the pickup arms. One or more positioning palms may be provided, which are rotatingly coupled to the end effector frame and provided with actuator air bags for opening and closing. One or more adjustable pushdowns having airbags attached to their heads are provided to grip a load between the pushdown and pickup arm. A mechanical synchronizer may be provided to couple the pickup arms. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100244476 | ELEVATOR FOR GRIPPING AND LIFTING A RISER JOINT - An elevator for gripping and lifting a riser joint or several interconnected riser joints of a completion and work over riser. A body includes a through bore for receiving a production pipe of a riser joint. The through bore is accessible via a longitudinal opening in the body. The body includes at least one locking device including a hydraulic cylinder. A piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is moveable to and fro between an unlocking position, in which the piston rod allows a production pipe of a riser joint to pass into or out of the through bore via the longitudinal opening, and a locking position, in which the piston rod prevents a production pipe received in the through bore from passing out of the through bore via the longitudinal opening. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100276954 | CAM ARM ACTUATED BACKUP TONG - Disclosed herein is a backup tong that comprises an activating mechanism for advancing a jaw die mounted on a jaw carrier within the backup into engagement with a pipe positioned centrally therein. The jaw carrier is fitted within the tong body to permit a sliding action radially toward the center point of the opening in the backup tong. Such mechanism includes a cam surface located along a first extension of a cam arm which pivots around a fixed pivot pin carried by the body of the backup. The other extension of the cam arm is connected toward its outer end to an actuator, anchored at one end to the backup body and oriented at the other end to swing the cam arm about the pivot pin. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100289285 | APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING PIPES - An apparatus for manipulating pipes has a base component and a counter element pivotally mounted relative to the base component. The base component and the counter element together define in a closed state thereof a recess for receiving the pipes. The base component and the counter element are connectable through at least one pivot joint and at least one locking member. At least one hydraulic drive is provided for positioning the counter element relative to the base component. A mechanical locking device in addition to the closing member connects the base component and the counter element with each other. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110001327 | RETRO-FIT LIFT DEVICE FOR REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE - A retro-fit lift device for a front load refuse collection vehicle including a base having a rear surface, a trunnion receiving portion defining a channel, and a pin member movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The rear surface of the base is configured to receive a cross-beam of the front load refuse collection vehicle. The trunnion receiving portion is connected to the base member. At least a portion of the pin member extends into the channel in the extended position. A method of picking up a rear load collection container having a trunnion with a front load refuse collection vehicle is also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110095552 | GRASPING SYSTEM - The grasping system is a farm implement used for moving bales. The grasping system has an upper rail assembly attached by a connecting assembly to a base. The upper rail assembly closes onto a bale and a spike strip pierces the bale and any covering. The bale is then moved and any covering is cut. The upper rail assembly is released from the bale by the connecting assembly. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110127786 | DEVICE FOR GRIPPING AN OBJECT BY TIGHTENING, COMPRISING A MAIN BODY, ARTICULATED JAW HOLDERS, AND ACTUATING MEANS - A clamp-type gripping device for grasping an object by tightening, in particular a food product, including a main body that is suitable for being mounted on a manipulator, movable jaw holders that are suitable for passing, by pivoting, from a first open position, in which the jaws are loosened, to a second closed position, in which said jaws are tightened around the object that is to be grasped, and actuating means, comprising a first piston that is integral with a second piston by means of a screw, whereby the unit can move axially in translation inside the main body and makes it possible to pass the jaw holders from the first position into the second position, and vice versa. The actuating means are arranged completely, and move exclusively, inside the main body, which is hollow. | 06-02-2011 |
