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8172292 Arm tool for packing trays in boxes  
An end of arm tool for packing article bearing trays in boxes includes a pair of spaced apart clamping end members and a pair of cylinder assemblies each including a powered cylinder for causing...
8132835 Workpiece gripping device  
A workpiece gripping device includes a primary catching mechanism having a suction pad adapted to hold a workpiece by suction power and a rod-like part having the suction pad mounted on one end...
8112875 Vacuum suction nozzle for component mounting apparatus  
A vacuum suction nozzle operable to reduce or eliminate electronic component blow off and electrostatic damage is disclosed. The vacuum suction nozzle comprises a ceramic body with a first surface...
8070200 Apparatus for picking up optical element  
An apparatus comprises a suction device and two positioning members. The suction device comprises a suction body and a suction nozzle. The suction body is in communication with the suction nozzle...
8025277 Reconfigurable end-of-arm tool for robotic arm  
A configurable end-of-arm tool attachable to an articulable robotic arm is described. The end-of-arm tool comprises a rail element, a machine-adjustable swing arm, a machine-adjustable extendable...
8011706 Suction gripper  
There is provided a suction gripper. An exemplary suction gripper comprises at least one needle adapted to grip an object. Also provided is a method of gripping an object. An exemplary method of...
7971915 Nozzle unit  
A nozzle unit includes a rotating body and a driving source. The rotating body includes a plurality of nozzles for holding a component using a negative pressure and rotates the plurality of...
7963578 Integrated vacuum gripper with internal releasable magnet and method of using same  
An integrated vacuum and magnetic gripper includes a rigid housing defining an internal chamber, and a flexible vacuum cup operatively connected thereto. A vacuum cavity is defined by the vacuum...
7950708 Programmable zoned end effector  
An end effector for a robot having an array of suction cups includes an air control valve connected to each suction cup. Each valve can be individually operated so that specific zones of suction...
7926167 Method to assemble a disk drive  
A method to assemble a disk drive having a spindle that includes a hub. At least one disk is placed on the hub. A clamp is fastened to the hub by a plurality of threaded fasteners. Each of the...
7914248 Methods and apparatus for repositioning support for a substrate carrier  
In a first aspect, a first method is provided repositioning support provided by an end effector. The first method includes the steps of (1) employing the end effector to support a substrate carrier...
7887108 Adjustable tine clamp systems and methods  
Systems and methods which provide an adjustable tine clamp configuration are shown. Embodiments provide an adjustable support member configuration which is adapted to maintain a desired geometry of...
7828351 Manipulator robot tools with ramps bearing equipment items for gripping objects  
A manipulator robot for handling objects and in particular bottles. The manipulator robot includes a body whereon are fitted equipment items for gripping the bottles and the lower part of the body...
7748761 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...
7690881 Substrate-processing apparatus with buffer mechanism and substrate-transferring apparatus  
A substrate transfer apparatus for loading and unloading substrates in a reaction chamber, includes: an arm having a distal end which is laterally movable in a straight line direction; and...
7648182 Terminal portion of a robotic pick-up element provided with vacuum suction cups  
A terminal portion for a robotic pick-up element lifts and transfers objects, the terminal portion lifts objects using vacuum suction cups. The terminal portion includes: a) a main unit, on the...
7618074 Handling apparatus for passing electronic components, in particular ICs, to a testing apparatus  
In the case of a handling apparatus for passing electronic components, in particular ICs, which are provided in a component carrier, to a testing apparatus, a component holder having a positioning...
7588276 Tank handle system  
An upper section being configured to be held by a user. The upper portion has opposed ends and a downward portion. The upper portion and downward portion are in a common vertical plane during...
7585145 Panel transfer apparatus  
A panel transfer apparatus is provided. The panel transfer apparatus includes a base having a sliding mechanism and a carrier device disposed on the sliding mechanism. The carrier device further...
7559590 Pressure transmission assembly for mounting to a robotic device having a rotatable end effector  
Disclosed is a pressure transmission assembly for mounting to a robotic device having a rotatable end effector. The pressure transmission assembly includes a housing and a flexible pressure...
7547052 Robotic head for palletizing full boxes, tray packs and spot packs  
A robotic head for use in palletizing products includes a body having opposed ends. A portion of a first clamping assembly is pivotably connected at one end of the body and extends to a first lip,...
7490398 Methods for assembling a disk drive using robotic end effector  
A robotic tool for assembling a portion of a disk drive includes a movable end effector that includes a first portion and a second portion that is movable relative to the first portion. The first...
7481472 Layer picking end effector system, apparatus and method  
A system, method and apparatus for handling and moving a layer of articles, such as cased products. The system and apparatus comprise a hood enclosure having four side panels, and four...
7370895 Work transfer device and method of transferring work  
Provided are a work transfer device and a method of transferring work which are capable of safely transferring work without letting the work to fall even when poor adhesion of a frame occurs due to...
7264288 Barrel handling device  
A grab for lifting barrels stored in a well includes a grasp system provided for example with suction caps for slightly raising a barrel and movable arms provided with extendable fingers used for...
7153085 Multi-modal package handling tool and system  
A multi-modal package handling tool and system uses a robot carrying an end of arm tool incorporating several package handling devices such as vacuum carrying units, extensible package grippers,...
7111741 Multi-purpose rake  
The multi-purpose rake includes a rake head and a detachable pole for pulling the rake across a surface. The rake head has a frame with two arced end ribs, an upper and a lower crossbar extending...
7086675 Magnetic vacuum gripper including inflatable bellows  
A gripping device for gripping an object has a vacuum gripper; a magnet disposed within the vacuum gripper and moveable between a gripping position and a retracted position; gripping vacuum for...
7017961 Compressive end effector  
Apparatus and method for holding an uncompressed bundle of product from the top with a vacuum assisted end effector and then simultaneously compressing the bundle from all sides at the same time...
6986537 Multi faceted retriever  
A multi faceted retrieval tool for use by an individual positioned above the ground in retrieving items beneath the location of the individual, comprising a series of hooks extensible beyond the...
6959951 Wire rack and grill lifting tool  
A lifting tool having a handle connected to a flexible stabilizing member with ends that engage the top surface of a wire rack, and a hook member that extends downwardly from the stabilizing member...
6893066 Combination tool for transferring labels and appliques  
A tool for use in transferring labels and appliques from one surface to another surface and for removing materials from a surface. The tool includes an elongated tool body having a taper portion, a...
6877215 Compliance mechanism for manipulating a control object  
A compliance mechanism for manipulating a control object by an end effector supported by a robotic arm. The robotic arm is supported by a combination of linear slides for two-axis freedom of...
6860531 Gripping and vacuum end effector for transferring articles  
An end effector for a robot is used to unpack flattened stackable items from a container using a fixed sized vacuum plenum and simple adjustable gripping elements. The gripping elements comprise a...
6820325 Integrated air flow control for a pick and place spindle assembly  
A spindle assembly for a component pick and place machine includes a housing containing a spindle for movement therein along a longitudinal axis of the spindle; the housing accommodating a valve...
6796022 Electronic component mounting apparatus  
An electronic component mounting apparatus has a pair of guides, a beam traveling along the guides and a mounting head placed on the beam. A first linear motor moves the beam along the guides, and...
6789827 Multifunction drum lifter and wrench  
A multifunction drum lifter includes a saddle and a plurality of lift arms pivotally connected to the saddle. Each arm includes a working end having at least one lift finger for engaging the chime...
6760968 Die packing device  
A die packing device including die holding mechanism comprising a connecting wire receiving shaft which is movable up and down, a pair of die holding levers which have die holding sections for...
6742244 Device for placing components on a carrier  
The invention relates to a device for mounting components on a carrier comprising a frame (25) in which a shaft (8) is accommodated, the shaft is provided with a longitudinal bore (16), and means...
6735853 Suction head of a surface mounting device  
A suction head for a mounting apparatus includes: a socket having a first through hole in an inner direction and a fixing member inside the first through hole, one end of the inside of the first...
6729666 Hunting aid and method of use  
A combination hanging and dragging hunting aid comprises a handle having a pair of opposing free ends. The handle has means for supporting the handle such as a loop or other surface. A pair of...
6705000 Device for removably mounting suction nozzle on nozzle holder  
A nozzle-mounting device for removably mounting, on a nozzle holder, a suction nozzle for holding an electric component by suction, wherein the nozzle holder includes one of a first fitting portion...
6705655 Double-stack tool rack  
A double-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into two stacks, and a...
6691401 Device for mounting components  
A device for mounting components using mounting heads having a plurality of suction nozzles that provide a plurality of component pickups, positions or mounting operating positions. The mounting...
6663153 Removable attachment device for tape measure  
A compact, lightweight and small removable device enhances the operation and utility of a tape measure when measuring metallic or nonmetallic structures. The device comprises a flat base, a small,...
6659523 Transfer apparatus for automated parts movement  
A transfer apparatus for automated parts movement includes a cylinder and a piston assembly slidably positioned within the cylinder. The piston assembly includes an outer piston having a recess in...
6648390 Single-stack tool rack  
A single-stack tool rack is constructed to include a base having an upright pivot shaft, a plurality of tool boxes respectively pivoted to the upright shaft and arranged into a stack for keeping...
6640431 Electric-component mounting apparatus and electric-component mounting method  
An apparatus for moving an operative suction nozzle which holds an electric component. The apparatus mounts the electric component held by the operative suction nozzle on a circuit board. The...
6634093 Mounter head of surface mounting apparatus  
A mounter head is provided for a surface mounting apparatus which is capable of easily controlling a pitch of a mounting device as well as preventing backlash when the device is mounted on a...
6505397 Die holding mechanism for a die with connecting wires thereon  
A die holding mechanism comprising a connecting wire receiving shaft which is movable up and down, a pair of die holding levers which have die holding sections for holding the die and are installed...
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