George Doug Sutton

US Patent:

8365639, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

Nov 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/622033

Inventors:

George H. Sutton - Xenia OH, US

Assignee:

Motoman, Inc. - Troy OH

International Classification:

B67B 7/00

US Classification:

81 32, 81 34, 294 991

Abstract:

A device for gripping a cylindrical object comprises two gripping springs and an actuator, wherein: each gripping spring comprises a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an arcuate section disposed therebetween; the gripping springs are disposed on the device such that the first ends are pivotally coupled to the device, and the arcuate sections oppose each other so as to define an opening through which the cylindrical object is inserted; and the actuator is mechanically coupled to at least one of the second ends of the gripping springs such that movement of the actuator causes the arcuate sections of the gripping springs to grip the cylindrical object when inserted into the opening.

US Patent:

20140000225, Jan 2, 2014

Filed:

Jan 8, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/736525

Inventors:

George H. Sutton - Xenia OH, US

Assignee:

MOTOMAN, INC. - Miamisburg OH

International Classification:

B25J 15/00
B67B 7/00

US Classification:

53492, 294196

Abstract:

A device for gripping a cylindrical object comprises two gripping springs and an actuator, wherein: each gripping spring comprises a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an arcuate section disposed therebetween; the gripping springs are disposed on the device such that the first ends are pivotally coupled to the device, and the arcuate sections oppose each other so as to define an opening through which the cylindrical object is inserted; and the actuator is mechanically coupled to at least one of the second ends of the gripping springs such that movement of the actuator causes the arcuate sections of the gripping springs to grip the cylindrical object when inserted into the opening.