18223677. GRIPPER simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

GRIPPER

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Beom Su Kim of Yongin-si (KR)

Hyun Seop Lim of Anyang-si (KR)

Ju Young Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)

Kyu Jung Kim of Seoul (KR)

Min Woong Jeung of Seoul (KR)

Hyo Joong Kim of Seongnam-si (KR)

Seong Taek Hwang of Suwon-si (KR)

Ho Jun Kim of Gunpo-si (KR)

Dong Jin Hyun of Suwon-si (KR)

Dong Hyun Lee of Ansan-si (KR)

GRIPPER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18223677 titled 'GRIPPER

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a gripper that consists of a base unit and finger units attached to the base unit. The finger units have link structures that allow them to move closer to the base unit and rotate their finger tips in a gripping direction perpendicular to the protruding direction.

• The gripper includes a base unit and finger units.
• Each finger unit has link structures for movement and rotation.
• The finger tips can be brought closer to the base unit and rotated for gripping.

Key Features and Innovation:

• Link structures in the finger units allow for precise movement.
• Rotation of the finger tips enables gripping in a perpendicular direction.
• The design enhances the gripping capabilities of the gripper.

Potential Applications:

• Industrial automation
• Robotics
• Manufacturing processes

Problems Solved:

• Enhanced gripping precision
• Improved handling of objects
• Increased efficiency in automation tasks

Benefits:

• Increased productivity
• Enhanced accuracy in gripping
• Versatile applications in various industries

Commercial Applications:

The gripper technology can be utilized in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and robotics for improved handling and automation processes.

Questions about Gripper Technology:

1. How does the gripper technology improve efficiency in industrial automation tasks? 2. What are the key advantages of using this gripper technology in manufacturing processes?

Original Abstract Submitted

A gripper includes a base unit and finger units coupled to a protruding direction-side of the base unit. Each of the finger units includes a first link structure coupled to the base unit, a second link structure rotatably coupled to the first link structure, and a third link structure rotatably coupled to both the first link structure and the second link structure, and the second link structure includes a finger tip. When the finger unit is pressed in the protrusion direction, the finger tip is brought closer to the base unit in the protrusion direction by the first link structure. When the finger unit is further pressed in the protrusion direction, the finger tip is rotated to be oriented in a direction opposite to the protruding direction in a state in which the finger tip is oriented in a gripping direction that is a direction perpendicular to the protruding direction.