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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2010
Applicants:
James Geary, Pawcatuck, CT (US);
Peter Mccormick, Dallas, TX (US);
Inventors:
James Geary, Pawcatuck, CT (US);
Peter McCormick, Dallas, TX (US);
Assignee:
Delaware Capital Formation, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B25J 15/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An electric gripper has a housing with a motor. A gearhead is coupled with the motor. A controller is electrically coupled with the motor to control the gripper via the motor. A compliance device is coupled with the motor. The compliance device absorbs impact energy created by the device. A drive mechanism is coupled with the compliance device and with a jaw movable on the housing. Fingers are coupled with the jaw that opens and closes to grip a part.