AUTOMATED TRIPOD MANIPULATOR PICKUP SORTER Russian patent published in 2020 - IPC B66C23/44 B25J9/00 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to machine building, particularly, to robotics, namely, to manipulators used in production lines for performance of technological operations. Automated tripod manipulator pickup sorter comprises base, hinges, actuating links in form of three linear drives interconnected by five-way spherical hinge, controlled gripper with a load gripping device, technical vision sensors and a step motor, wherein the controlled grip is presented in the form of a hemispherical link, proposed hoisting device represents tapered intake suction device and flexible product pipeline. Suction intake device is connected with hemispherical link of controlled grip while step motor is rigidly secured by case with hemispherical link of controlled gripper.

EFFECT: pickup sorter provides selective sorting and collection of cargo in shape and size and is able to move cargo beyond service area.

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