公开(公告)号：US20140227473A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14177973

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Inventor： Aaron PARNESS ,  Brett A. KENNEDY ,  Matthew C. HEVERLY

IPC: B32B7/08 ,  B32B7/12

CPC classification number: B32B7/12 ,  B25J15/0052 ,  B25J15/008 ,  Y10T428/21 ,  Y10T428/24025

Abstract: Novel gripping structures based on van der Waals adhesive forces are disclosed. Pads covered with fibers can be activated in pairs by opposite forces, thereby enabling control of the adhesive force in an ON or OFF state. Pads can be used in groups, each comprising a group of opposite pads. The adhesive structures enable anchoring forces that can resist adverse forces from different directions. The adhesive structures can be used to enable the operation of robots on surfaces of space vehicles.

Abstract translation: 公开了基于范德华力粘合力的新型夹持结构。 用纤维覆盖的垫可以通过相反的力成对地激活，从而能够在打开或关闭状态下控制粘合力。 垫可以分组使用，每个包括一组相对的垫。 粘合剂结构使得能够抵抗来自不同方向的不利力的锚定力。 粘合剂结构可用于使机器人在空间车辆表面上的操作。