18074018. GRIP DEVICE AND ROBOT DEVICE COMPRISING SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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GRIP DEVICE AND ROBOT DEVICE COMPRISING SAME
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Inventor(s)
Heeseung Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
Cheoggyu Hwang of Suwon-si (KR)
GRIP DEVICE AND ROBOT DEVICE COMPRISING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18074018 titled 'GRIP DEVICE AND ROBOT DEVICE COMPRISING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a grip device that includes two fingers, a first link part supporting the first finger, a second link part supporting the second finger, a hinge connecting the first and second link parts, a first actuator to adjust the distance between the fingers, and a second actuator to move the hinge.
- The grip device consists of two fingers, a first finger and a second finger.
- The first finger is supported by a first link part, while the second finger is supported by a second link part.
- The first and second link parts intersect and are connected by a hinge.
- The hinge is able to move inside guide slots in the first and second link parts.
- A first actuator is used to adjust the distance between the first and second fingers by moving the first and/or second link parts.
- A second actuator is used to move the hinge inside the guide slots.
Potential Applications
- Robotic grippers for industrial automation.
- Prosthetic hands or assistive devices for individuals with limited hand mobility.
- Surgical instruments for minimally invasive procedures.
- Virtual reality or gaming controllers for enhanced user interaction.
Problems Solved
- Provides a versatile grip device that can adjust the distance between fingers.
- Enables precise control and manipulation of objects.
- Offers potential solutions for various applications requiring gripping or grasping actions.
Benefits
- Improved dexterity and flexibility in gripping objects.
- Enhanced adaptability to different object sizes and shapes.
- Increased efficiency and accuracy in tasks requiring precise finger movements.
- Potential for improved user experience in virtual reality or gaming applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A grip device is provided. A grip device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first finger; a second finger facing the first finger; a first link part including a first guide slot and supporting the first finger; a second link part supporting the second finger and including a second guide slot, intersecting the first link part; a hinge configured to move inside the first guide slot and second guide slot and connecting the first link part and the second link part at an intersection point of the first link part and second link part; a first actuator configured to adjust a distance between the first finger and second finger by moving the first link part and/or the second link part; and a second actuator configured to move the hinge inside the first guide slot and second guide slot.
