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7339383 |
Nanogripper device having length measuring function and method for length measurement executed with nanogripper device having length measuring function
A fixed electrode and a movable electrode used to drive each arm are disposed at a drive unit. As a voltage is applied between the fixed electrode and the movable the electrode, a coulomb force...
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7328924 |
Adjustable tip assembly
A clamp having an adjustable tip assembly is provided. The adjustable tip assembly includes a finger, wedge and spreader. The finger is configured to engage the workpiece. The wedge is configured...
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7322622 |
Nano-gripper and method of producing same
The nano-gripper of the present invention comprises (i) a pair of arms 71 and 71 disposed side by side, each arm 71 having a face at its front end, the front-end faces of the arms 71 and ...
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7293810 |
Apparatus for collection and pouching
A sanitary refuse collecting and pouching device having an actuator handle and a housing unit that can be configured to have a movement mechanism, material shaft rollers for dispensing replaceable...
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7270303 |
Pincer apparatus for nanosat transport across a satellite
A pincer system is comprised of an array of pincers. Each pincer includes an inner disk having legs that are pushed downwards onto a pliable material to cause protuberances, while an outer disk is...
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7261352 |
Electrostatically driven carbon nanotube gripping device
An apparatus is provided for gripping nano-scale objects, wherein the apparatus includes a probe including a base portion and a terminal portion. First and second nanotubes are secured to the base...
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7258379 |
Laminated-type multi-joint portion drive mechanism and manufacturing method therefor, grasping hand and robot arm provided with the same
A laminated-type multi-joint portion drive mechanism includes a bone member having at least two elastic deformation portions, a laminated-type pneumatic tube member having at least twoline-tubes...
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7254464 |
System and methods for adaptive control of robotic devices
Methods for operating robotic devices (i.e., “robots”) that employ adaptive behavior relative to neighboring robots and external (e.g., environmental) conditions. Each robot is capable of...
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7216909 |
Breakaway mandrel for transporting disks
An end-effector that loads disks into a pallet of a sputtering machine, for example, has a two-piece mandrel with a rigid inner core and a plastic outer sleeve slideably axially mounted on the...
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7163247 |
Tool holder
Device at tool holder ( 10 ) of the kind comprising an essentially C-shaped frame preferably having a long inner range, which frame at its free shank ends carries said tool, for instance a...
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7137454 |
Apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive
A method and apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive which, in one aspect, the apparatus includes a body connectable to said top drive. The body includes at least...
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7118147 |
Handling robot system having robot hand
In a robot hand according to the present invention, a first-type grasping claw driven by a servo motor on a hand base and a second-type grasping claw having no actuator are used with the grasping...
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7117067 |
System and methods for adaptive control of robotic devices
Methods for operating robotic devices (i.e., “robots”) that employ adaptive behavior relative to neighboring robots and external (e.g., environmental) conditions. Each robot is capable of...
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7073833 |
Gripper
A gripper comprises a motor 25, contained within a case 32, for driving a translational nut 23 that is moved in translation, a finger 20 having one end connected to the translational nut ...
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7066513 |
Operation method of nanotweezers
The operation method of nanotweezers including the steps of: confirming the position of a nanoscale material by way of imaging the surface of a specimen by a scanning type probe microscope; moving...
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7004524 |
Handling device with a reversible toroidal gripping member
A handling device includes a gripping member and a support structure that supports the gripping member. The gripping member includes a flexible, substantially toroidal wall member having an outer...
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7000966 |
Pick-and-place tool
A pick-and-place tool releasably retains a part during a pick-and-place operation by an automated device. The pick-and-place tool includes a front structure having a first bore disposed therein for...
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6994387 |
Torus-shaped conveyer and gripper
A device for gripping, holding, releasing, and conveying objects of varying sizes and shapes, comprising an elongated torus ( 120 ) enclosing a fluid material ( 121 ), an outer roller assembly (...
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6981727 |
Diode-type nanotweezers and nanomanipulator device using the same
Diode-type nanotweezers including a first arm and a second arm that project from a holder and are opened and closed by an electrostatic force so as to hold a nanosubstance. The first arm is formed...
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6964185 |
Apparatus for bending and transporting an aluminum sheet
A bending apparatus for bending and transporting an aluminum metal sheet. The bending apparatus includes a central retaining portion that has gripping elements mounted on the central retaining...
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6959952 |
Object gripping device and opener
A gripper device for loosening, tightening or gripping objects. The gripper device has a support structure with a fixed, object contact surface, that preferably has a high friction surface. One end...
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6935666 |
Gripper and method of manufacturing the gripper
The present invention is a gripper comprising a motor 12 for driving a connecting nut 126 that is translated, a gripping finger 103 having at least two sides of substantial V shape and a...
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6893070 |
Integrated end effector
An integrated robot end effector for use in a robotic manufacturing environment. The integrated robot end effector generally includes a circular body having a generally circular rim on an edge...
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6880178 |
Line guard with visible indicator
The invention is drawn to a retractable guard for use in a sewerage or drainage line having a plurality of prongs with hooked ends are disposed within a sewage pipe downstream of a toilet. The...
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6848506 |
Rotary driven retrieval tool for horizontal directional drilling operations
A rotating inner member is used to drive operation of a retrieval tool connected to a dual-member drill string. The retrieval tool preferably has a gripping assembly adapted to receive rotational...
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6846029 |
Torus-shaped mechanical gripper
A device for gripping, holding, and releasing objects of varying sizes and shapes, which comprises an elongated torus ( 30 ) enclosing a fluid material ( 31 ), an external control rod ( 40 ), and...
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6805390 |
Nanotweezers and nanomanipulator
To provide nanotweezers and a nanomanipulator which allow great miniaturization of the component and are capable of gripping various types of nano-substances such as insulators, semiconductors and...
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6783484 |
Machine tool with gripper and/ or tool magazine system
A tool magazine system and a gripper for a machining spindle. The gripper should be fed to the tool laterally with respect to the rotational or longitudinal axis of the tool, particularly...
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6695369 |
Device and method for picking up and placing objects
The invention relates to a device and a method for picking up individual objects or particles and placing them in containers or cavities filled with liquid. The invention allows in particular a...
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6652015 |
Gripper device
The invention relates to a gripper device. According to one aspect, the gripper device includes fingers with grasping ends. The gripper device includes a mechanism to cause the grasping ends to...
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6648389 |
Process for manipulating components, a microtool for implementing the process, and a process for manufacturing the microtool or microtool parts
A microtool for manipulating components is proposed. A component is held with the microtool by at least one gripper arm having a gripping surface, the gripper being movable by an actuator...
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6619712 |
Refueling mast retaining tool for a nuclear reactor
A retaining tool for a telescoping refueling arm in a nuclear reactor, the retaining tool includes a plurality of support members coupled to a plurality of plates. The retaining tool includes a...
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6598917 |
Double roller robot wheel gripper bracket
A device for clamping onto an end of a wheel casting rim and transporting the wheel casting includes a pair of movable arms mounted upon an end of a robot arm. A pair of brackets are mounted upon...
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6572164 |
Structure for absorbing positional displacement of an article clamped by robot arms
A positional displacement absorbing structure for absorbing the positional displacement of an article 21 clamped by a pair of robot arms 22, 22 is provided. The pair of the robot arms include...
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6569070 |
System for changing the tooling carried by a robot
A system for changing a tool head ( 24 ) carried by a robot ( 20 ) includes a locking mechanism ( 23 ) having a keyhole-shaped slot ( 37 ) therein, and a lock key assembly ( 25 ) having a key ( 65...
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6554337 |
Mechanical grapple for grabbing and holding sacks and bags
A grapple device for grasping, holding and releasing an object having a deformable cover material such as sacks and bags, has a mounting bracket and two rollers. The rollers are pushed toward each...
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6508497 |
Overhead clamp-type gripping device for grabbing a load
An overhead clamp-type gripping device for gripping a load from above, includes a carrier frame which is movable in a vertical direction and has support elements positioned on both sides of a...
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6474711 |
Mechanical grapple for manipulating objects
The invention provides a grapple device and a method for manipulating, i.e., grabbing, holding and releasing objects. The grapple comprises two parallel rollers with gripping surfaces, where the...
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6467826 |
Tool holder
An essentially C-shaped tool holder ( 10 ), preferably having a long inner edge, which holder at its free shank ends can carry a tool such as a riveting, glueing or welding unit. The holder ( 10 )...
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6450725 |
Holding and releasing mechanism with a shape memory actuator
A retention and triggering mechanism with a shape memory actuator which ensures safe triggering and is of simple design and requires little energy. An end ( 7, 8 ) of a stressed wire is held by a...
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6431622 |
Object manipulator robot device
An object manipulator robot device includes a pick-up member made from a thermally conductive material and having at least one surface of contact with the object to be picked up, a system for...
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6398280 |
Gripper and complementary handle for use with microcomponents
A system and method which provide a gripping mechanism and a complementary “handle,” which enable a microcomponent to be grasped with the gripping mechanism are disclosed. A preferred...
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6398279 |
Interchangeable coupling
An interchangeable coupling is provided for removably fastening tools ( 2 ) to manipulators ( 3 ). The interchangeable coupling has two coupling parts ( 5, 6 ) with a form fit lock ( 7 ). The lock...
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6394519 |
Adjustable pick-and-place tool for an automated robotic device or the like
Provided is a fully adjustable pick-and-place tool for an automated robotic device or the like which is capable of picking and placing various kinds of parts. The tool includes a plate and a magnet...
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6393694 |
Gripping device
A gripping device for positioning a component ( 47 ) on a substrate, comprising three fingers ( 1, 2, 3 ) arranged in a triangle ( 7 ), and a drive device for moving the fingers along parallel...
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6345851 |
Robotic gripping device for gripping an object having a handle on an upper surface
A wafer pod handling device engages a pod for transport through a flange on top of the pod by receiving the flange into a receptacle and rotating a circular disk having a square aperture such that...
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6336669 |
Parallel aligning quick disconnect articulated chuck apparatus and method
In an automatic chip test machine for testing electronic components, a novel quick disconnect articulated chuck for securing a chip nest, allowing rapid changes of the chuck and plunger head with...
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6290275 |
Robotically drivable interface mechanism
Robotically drivable interface mechanism for coupling to a device and for coupling to an end effector attachable to the end of a robot arm. The interface mechanism having a first coupler to couple...
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6273484 |
Wafer holding device
The present invention relates to a wafer holding device comprising a rotatable base and a plurality of weighted-jaws pivotally coupled on the base. Each of the weighted-jaws is provided with a step...
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6273483 |
Three orthogonal directions movable fingers for holding and/or manipulating a three-dimensional object
A robotic gripper for fixturing and manipulating a sheet of substantially rigid material, e.g. a sheet metal part, has three fingers with circumferential grooves thereon. Each of the fingers has...
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