"HAND" TYPE APPARATUS FOR HANDLING ARTICLES Russian patent published in 2001 - IPC

FIELD: multilink combination mechanisms with complex motion of outlet links for machines, machine tools, presses and other different- designation apparatuses. SUBSTANCE: apparatus includes moving base, actuating mechanism with jaws for clamping articles, mechanism for rotating moving base and drive unit. Actuating mechanism has five links, its outlet links support jaws for clamping articles. Five-link mechanism includes crank-slide mechanism having jointly connected crank, connecting rod and slide. Mechanism for rotating moving base is in the form of articulated four-link mechanism whose outlet link is rigidly joined with moving base. Driving links of mechanism for rotating base and of actuating mechanism are kinematically joined one with another. Kinematic connection is realized by means of blocks and flexible member. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency of equipment with use of such apparatus, simple drive system of apparatus. 13 cl, 4 dwg