Device (1) for engaging objects (6), such as heat exchangers of varying sizes, which comprise a bundle of feed-through tubes extending between two end plates, the device comprises one gripper provided with: - a first and a second gripper arm (7), one of which is movable with respect to the other gripper arm for enclosing one object (6) therebetween; and - a driving mechanism (15) connected to one of said first and second gripper arms for closing or opening the gripper as needed, where one of the first and second gripper arms comprises a first gripper arm part (9) and a second gripper arm part (10), which first and second gripper arm parts are pivotally coupled together, and an adjusting mechanism (12) provided between said first and second gripper arm parts, the adjusting mechanism being arranged for adjusting the angle between said gripper arm parts in dependence on the diameter of the object to be engaged prior to engaging the object.
GRIPPER FOR OBJECTS
PREHENSEUR D'OBJETS
2015-05-12
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B66C Krane , CRANES |