JET GRIPPER Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: robotics, applicable in sensory systems of industrial robots. SUBSTANCE: hollow body 1 with a central hole communicates with the compressed-air source, chamber 3 communicates with the atmosphere through a system of ducts 7, whose outlets are arranged on the body working end uniformly in circumference with the center positioned in the body axis. Rod 5 located in the central hole is installed on the body for axial adjustment movement. Attached to the free end of the rod in a spaced relation to the body is thin disk 6 slightly projecting behind the body working end, and the outlets of ducts 7 are arranged in opposition around the disk edges. Stops 8 are uniformly fastened in circumference on the periphery of the body working end. The working surfaces of the body end and stops are made of material, whose surface is polished; additionally installed are pressure control means 11 and air flowmeter 10. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 2 dwg