INDUSTRIAL ROBOT HAND

摘要

An industrial robot hand for materials handling comprises; a fixed frame connected to an edge wrist portion of an arm of an industrial robot, and a movable frame having a rectangular shape in plan which is horizontally movably supported to the fixed frame. Two guide rods are vertically attached to each of four sides of the movable frame. A guide which is downwardly extended in a tapered form is fixed to the edge portion of each of the guide rods. Sandwiching plates are provided for opposite sides of the movable frame. Each sandwitching plate is swingably attached by a horizontal axle at the central portion of the sandwiching plate. Engaging members holding an article are inwardly extended from the lower inner surface of this plate. Rollers and roller guides restricting the movement of the movable frame are provided between the fixed frame and the movable frame. A driving mechanism moving the sandwiching plates in such a direction that the sandwiching plates come into engagement with the article is provided for the movable frame.