Grasping device with compliant jaws

CONECTUS ALSACE



18 Avril 2016

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Fields

Engineering

Sectors

Automation
  • New architecture to manipulate elongated parts
  • Grasp and release feature with centering capability
  • Large opening allows a large travel of the released part when the jaws are loosened

 

TECHNOLOGY

  • Grasping device composed of 3 deformable jaws.
  • The jaws are simultaneously operated to grasp and center the part

 

APPLICATIONS

  • Any device requiring elongated part manipulations
  • Hold of fragile item during a move
  • Hold of an item in a small space

 

ADVANTAGES

  • Large clearance in open position (the clearance is almost equal to the outer diameter of the grasping device)
  • Simultaneous control of the jaws
  • Construction compatible with polymer or metallic materials

 

DEVELOPMENT STATUS

  • US provisional 2012
  • Invention tested

 

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