"ARM" TYPE APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING ARTICLES Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: machine engineering, possibly apparatuses used for making additional operations at working of different-purpose machines. SUBSTANCE: apparatus includes movable base provided with mechanism for rotating it and carrying actuating mechanism with driving link and jaws for clamping article. Rotation mechanism is in the form of link gear whose outlet link is rigidly joined with movable base. Driving links of rotation mechanism and actuating mechanism are kinematically joined one with another. Link gear may be in the form of crank gear. Length values of links of said mechanism are selected according to given expression. EFFECT: simplified design and enhanced efficiency of apparatus. 8 cl, 1 dwg