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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2020
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Munich, DE;
Christian Auer, Pilsting, DE;
Claus-Peter Baumann, Leiblfing, DE;
Alois Dobler, Holzheim, DE;
Martin Endres, Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, DE;
Reinhold Hackl, Regenstauf, DE;
Franz Korber, Mallersdorf, DE;
Martin Kuhn, Regenstauf, DE;
Maximilian Rainer, Offenberg, DE;
Markus Sieber, Bernhardswald, DE;
Franz Stockner, Aholming, DE;
Stefan Weinmann, Reisbach, DE;
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Munich, DE;
Abstract
A device for gripping an object includes a base element and at least two gripping arms held on the base element. The at least two gripping arms are movable relative to one another and the base element into a configuration suitable for gripping and picking up the object. Preferably at least three gripping arms are provided, with each arm being able to move independently of one another relative to the base element, and a sensor such as a camera provides signals to electronics which can determine the position of the at least three gripping arms and control movement of the gripping arms into position to grip and pick up the object. A method for gripping and picking up an object using the gripping device is also provided.