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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 28, 2012
Jörg Ruschulte, Rickenbach, DE;
Christoph Riethmueller, Leonberg, DE;
Jörg Ruschulte, Rickenbach, DE;
Christoph Riethmueller, Leonberg, DE;
GLOBAL SAFETY TEXTILES GMBH, Maulburg, DE;
Abstract
A device for handling objects is provided, comprising at least one inflatable air chamber and a retaining unit for objects, which is attached to the air chamber, to a robot or manipulator, characterized by at least one device for handling objects. Also provided is a method for handling objects using the aforementioned device, characterized by the steps of: moving the device with the side thereof comprising the retaining unit to the object to be handled in a first position; establishing an adhesive connection between the retaining unit and the object to be handled, thus retaining the object; moving the device to a desired second position, and releasing the object from the retaining unit by inflating the at least one air chamber.