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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 16, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2020
Applicant:
House of Design Llc, Nampa, ID (US);
Inventor:
Christopher T. Brown, Nampa, ID (US);
Assignee:
House of Design LLC, Nampa, ID (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25J 15/02 (2006.01); B25J 9/12 (2006.01); B25J 15/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B25J 15/0266 (2013.01); B25J 9/123 (2013.01); B25J 15/0033 (2013.01);
Abstract
End-of-arm tools to be coupled to a robotic arm and configured to handle structural lumber objects are disclosed as are methods of use for such. The end-of-arm tools comprise opposing jaws to grip the lumber objects. The opposing jaws are coupled to a rigid frame via a four-bar linkage providing mechanical advantage and over-center functionality. An actuated extractor extends between the opposing jaws to engage the lumber object upon release. Assemblies of multiple end-of-arm tools coupled together are also disclosed.