17831111. Gripper simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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Gripper
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hwa Woong Yoo of Gunpo-si (KR)
Seok Won Lee of Nonsan-si (KR)
Seung Jun Woo of Yongin-si (KR)
Gripper - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17831111 titled 'Gripper
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a gripper that consists of a finger module and a palm module. The palm module includes a power unit, a screw member, a nut member, a movable first member, and a connection member. The connection member is inserted into a groove in the first member and can move towards or away from the screw member.
- The gripper includes a finger module and a palm module.
- The palm module has a power unit, a screw member, a nut member, a movable first member, and a connection member.
- The power unit rotates a shaft, which in turn rotates the screw member.
- The nut member is coupled to the screw member and moves vertically.
- The first member is connected to the nut member and moves vertically with it.
- The first member has a groove with a recessed shape.
- The connection member has two sides, with one side connected to the finger module and the other side inserted into the groove.
- The connection member can move towards or away from the screw member due to the restriction between the connection member and the inner surface of the groove.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Robotic grippers for industrial automation.
- Prosthetic hands or robotic hands for assistive purposes.
- Pick-and-place robots in manufacturing or logistics.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a mechanism for controlling the movement of a gripper.
- Allows for precise and adjustable gripping force.
- Enables the gripper to adapt to different object shapes and sizes.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved dexterity and control in gripping objects.
- Versatility in handling various objects.
- Enhanced efficiency and productivity in automation processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
A gripper includes a finger module coupled to one side of a palm module, the palm module including a first power unit including a first rotary shaft and configured to rotate the first rotary shaft, a screw member configured to rotate in conjunction with a rotation of the first rotary shaft, a nut member coupled to the screw member, a first member coupled to the nut member and movable in a vertical direction in conjunction with a vertical motion of the nut member, the first member having a groove extending in one direction and having a recessed shape, and a connection member having a first side coupled to the finger module and a second side inserted into the groove, wherein the connection member is movable away from or toward the screw member by restriction between the connection member and an inner surface of the groove.
