发明名称 |
Conformal gripping device |
摘要 |
The present invention relates to a conformal gripping device. In an embodiment of the present invention a conformal gripper device may be disclosed comprising a frame that includes an array of movable pins. The device may also include a roller locking and unlocking system within the frame. The system may comprise a pair of locking rollers for each row of gripper pins to facilitate locking and unlocking the array of gripper pins on a column-by-column basis. The system may also include a striker element that may force the locking rollers to roll along an angled roll surface to facilitate unlocking of the array of pins on a column-by-column basis. The system may further include an electromagnetic actuator or solenoid and permanent magnets to facilitate movement of the striker element and the locking rollers.
|
申请公布号 |
US7513546(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2009.04.07 |
申请号 |
US20070689161 |
申请日期 |
2007.03.21 |
申请人 |
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION |
发明人 |
VRANISH JOHN M. |
分类号 |
B25J15/00 |
主分类号 |
B25J15/00 |
代理机构 |
|
代理人 |
|
主权项 |
|
地址 |
|