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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2017
Comau Llc, Southfield, MI (US);
Velibor Kilibarda, Bloomfield, MI (US);
Comau LLC, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A combination component handling and connecting device connectable to a multi-axis robot for use in moving and connecting components and subassemblies includes a housing and an actuator fixedly connected to the housing. The actuator includes an actuating link movable from a first position to a second position. Connected to the actuating link is an end effector for concurrent movement with the actuating link. The component handling and connecting device includes a clamp having a first jaw and a second jaw. The second jaw is connected to the actuating link for selectively moving the second jaw toward the first jaw operative to engage a component.