Abstract:
A robot tool system which is intended to be attached to an arm (11) of a robot, and which comprises at least a tool change unit (4) for placing tools (5), an actuator for placing the tool in a use position, as well as a machine vision member with the viewing direction to the working area of the tools. The tool change unit (4) and the actuator (3) are positioned around the viewing direction of the machine vision member (2), and the machine vision member is used for controlling the movement and function of the tools (5). The invention also relates to a corresponding control method for a robot tool system.
Abstract:
A system and method for using a robotic arm and a part gripping jaw to tend a CNC machine. A robotic arm picks up a part gripping jaw and used the jaw to grip a part, and moves the part into a vise in the CAN machine. The part gripping jaw has features which the vise engages, and secures the part in the part gripping jaw for processing in the CNC machine.
Abstract:
A system and method for using a robotic arm and a part gripping jaw to tend a CNC machine. A robotic arm picks up a part gripping jaw and used the jaw to grip a part, and moves the part into a vise in the CAN machine. The part gripping jaw has features which the vise engages, and secures the part in the part gripping jaw for processing in the CNC machine.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns the field of graphic apparatuses and in particular its object is an apparatus for the so-called "weeding" of plastic or paper films having or more self-adhesive, double sided adhesive or electrostatic layers coupled with a support liner treated with a non-stick agent. The apparatus comprises a gripper (3) with a pinching head (8) comprising a plurality of self-centering jaws (16).
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for a chute arrangement comprising an element for objects, such as, test tubes, caps, etc. released by a gripper unit such that the released objects may be collected in a container. The element may comprise a plurality of slots for a plurality of gripper fingers in the gripper unit to pass through. The element may be configured to restrain the object as the plurality of gripper fingers release the object.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for gripper finger release assemblies for specimen gripper units are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention include release elements to enable replacement of gripper fingers without the need of tools or without the need to demount and mount the entire gripper unit for exchange of gripper fingers. A release element may comprise a first sliding element and a second sliding element coupled to a plate such that pressing the second sliding element enables the first sliding element to release a gripper finger coupled to the first sliding element.
Abstract:
Gripping device (4) and robot arm (2) to which such a gripping device (4) is attached. The gripping device (4) consists of a housing (6) and two gripping finger sockets (9,10) which can be displaced linearly with respect thereto. Each gripping finger socket (9, 10) is provided with an electric or pneumatic coupling by means of which various gripping fingers (17, 27, 37) can be connected. A rotating drive (13) is present between the gripping finger sockets (9, 10) on which a tool can be placed for releasing or attaching a fastening means, such as a bolt. By means of this relatively simple construction, weights of several hundreds kilos can be lifted and positioned accurately, for example in a processing machine.
Abstract:
A modular gripper assembly having body with a yoke structure (44) defined at one end thereof and an actuator at an opposite end for reciprocally driving a piston assembly (58) within the yoke structure (44). A pair of opposable jaw members (49) having through-slots (48) formed therein are provided within the yoke structure (44) and coupled to the piston assembly (58) by a cam pin (47) so that at least one of the opposable jaw members (49) pivots when the piston assembly (58) moves within the yoke structure (44). The jaw members (49) are removable and interchangeable.
Abstract:
Attachment system (18) for an industrial robot (10), the attachment system (18) comprising a base member(28) having a base (30) and a locking member (32) movable relative to the base (30) between a locking position and an unlocking position; and an attachment member (26); wherein the attachment member (26) comprises an engageable structure (34) configured to be engaged by the locking member (32) when the locking member (32) adopts the locking position, in order to fix the attachment member (26) to the base member (28); and wherein the attachment system (18) further comprises an engaging biasing member (64) configured to bias the locking member (32) towards the engageable structure (34), when the locking member (32) engages the engageable structure (34) in the locking position. An industrial robot (10) comprising an attachment system (18) and a method for handling the industrial robot (10) are also provided.
Abstract:
A method of making an actuator having a complex internal shape includes providing a core of a shape that defines an internal cavity of an actuator; molding an actuator around the core, wherein the core occupies the internal cavity of the actuator, the cavity having an opening; generating a pressure differential between an exterior surface of the actuator and the internal cavity of the actuator, wherein the external pressure is less than the internal pressure, to expand the actuator cavity; and removing the core through the opening of the expanded actuator cavity.