TOOL SWITCHING APPARATUS

Abstract: a tool switching apparatus includes a main body with an opening, the opening being configured to receive a tool and defining a centerline. a plurality of clamping jaws is provided around the opening, each clamping jaw being configured to rotate around a respective pivot fixedly coupled to the main body. the clamping jaw includes a first protrusion, a second protrusion, and a flat spring fixedly coupled to the main body. the clamping jaw is configured to rotate around the pivot in a first rotational direction under an actuation exerted by the tool to allow the first protrusion to move away from the centerline of the opening.

Inventor(s): Chongyuan Qian, Yang Li, Hao Wang, Yin Tian

CPC Classification: B25J15/0425 (with provision for the remote detachment or exchange of the head or parts thereof)

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