HAND TYPE APPARATUS FOR HANDLING ARTICLES Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: combination type mechanisms with complex motion of outlet links.

SUBSTANCE: apparatus includes combination mechanism having handling mechanism whose outlet link is in the form toothed rack; actuating mechanism with driving link and with outlet links provided with jaws for gripping articles; drive unit. Driving link of actuating mechanism is in the form of rotary rod movably joined with outlet link of handling mechanism. Outlet links of actuating mechanism are jointly connected with its driving link and in addition they are kinematically connected with it. Additional kinematic connection of outlet links of actuating mechanism with driving link includes slider movably joined with driving link, connecting rods (each connecting rod is jointly connected with slider and with respective outlet link), stationary contour follower with shaped groove for engaging with slider. Pin jointly connected with connecting rods is rigidly mounted in slider. Roller engaging with shaped groove of contour follower is also mounted in slider.

EFFECT: simplified design, enhanced operational accuracy, improved efficiency of apparatus.

10 cl, 1 dwg