Fixture with many springfingers holds irregularly-shaped parts. Gripping fixture has hundreds of springfingers, each applies minute force. Total force approximates hydrostatic pressure, resulting in well-distributed load that maintains firm grip without high stress concentrations. Applied to industrial robot manipulators, fixutre enhances ability to grasp delicate parts.
Holder for Fragile Parts
NASA Tech Briefs ; 7 , 4
1983-10-01
Miscellaneous
No indication
English
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