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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2006
Applicant:
Werner Schaller, Berikon, CH;
Inventor:
Werner Schaller, Berikon, CH;
Assignee:
Prospective Concepts AG, Dietikon, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B66C 1/42 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to a pneumatic actuator composed of cuts of a gas-tight film which are interconnected so as to form hollow film elements that are gas-tight towards the outside. The hollow film elements are interconnected by means of air ducts while forming a fan-shaped structure from a cross-sectional perspective. The actuator, which is fastened to a component, is swiveled about a common edge of the hollow film elements when compressed gas is delivered via a connection. The swiveling movement of the actuator can be used for gripping and holding objects or transmitting optical signals.