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Offline dmehlingTopic starter

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gripper cliamp needed
« on: July 22, 2007, 02:56:00 PM »
I need to implement a robotic gripper design for my project.  I would like one that functions more like a clamping mechanism in which the upper and lower "fingers" move toward each other in a linear direction as opposed to gripper fingers that rotate inward in a circular manner.  I need it to open at least 3 inches, and it needs to be not very expensive since I need three of these grippers.  Does such a product exists.  If not, I'll need to design my own and would need to know what kind of actuator to use: rack and pinion, screwdriver, or linear stepper motor?

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Re: gripper cliamp needed
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2007, 07:44:17 PM »
Could you give me an idea of how much gripping force you need, or how heavy the stuff is you plan on gripping?
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Re: gripper cliamp needed
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2007, 03:19:04 AM »
Check out the uBotino robot controller!

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Re: gripper cliamp needed
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Re: gripper cliamp needed
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2007, 11:42:49 AM »
The problem with the Boebot design (which uses a set of struts that form a parallelogram, thus always keeping the ends paralell) is that is still moves the tips of the gripper OUT as it clamps. 

That was unacceptable for a gripper I built, so eventually I  found a linear roller slide track, combined with a screw thread or acme screw, did the trick.  Attach your gripper to the slider, move it with the screw thread or acme screw, turned by a servo or stepper motor.

Got a 4" grip, perfectly linear clamping action.

Have fun!

 


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