Dual function movement component for automated assembly systems

摘要

A pneumatic device may be configured and used to provide multiple movement related functions, such as in an automated assembly system. The pneumatic device may comprise a chamber; a sealing element configurable to contact a surface, to enable creating a seal around the chamber by application of pneumatic suction into the chamber; a biasing element configurable to push the sealing element away from the surface; and a pneumatic cushion configurable to expand by application of pneumatic inflow, thus urging the pneumatic device away from the surface.

主权项

1. A pneumatic device defining a chamber, the pneumatic device comprising:
a sealing element configurable to contact a surface, to enable creating a seal around the chamber by application of pneumatic suction into the chamber, thus urging the pneumatic device towards the surface; a biasing element configurable to push the sealing element away from the surface, to enable disabling the urging towards the surface; and a pneumatic cushion configurable to expand, by application of pneumatic inflow, thus urging the pneumatic device away from the surface; wherein the pneumatic cushion comprises an inflatable bladder that is inflated by the application of the pneumatic inflow.