New and Improved Robot Gripper Attachment
ΓùÅ Opens doors in a matter of minutesΓùÅ Can open doors in confined spaces, up to 30┬░ of misalignmentΓùÅ Compatible as an attachment onto existing robotsΓùÅ Designed with the correct amount of stress handling capabilities so attachments will not break under the robotΓÇÖs gripping capabilityΓùÅ Easy to control by a remote controller-no additional training required
Used as an attachment on any number of robots to greatly expedite the process of opening doorknobs
This technology fulfills a need for an improved robot attachment which allows a remote-controlled robot to open doors easily and quickly. Its self-aligning feature assures secure gripping of doorknobs of any type, minimizing operatorΓÇÖs frustrations and unintended property damages. It is designed to fit currently available robot models, thus it also provides a cost-effective way to upgrade the functionality of existing robots.
Inventor: Mettler, Michael | Dyke, Dylan | Bulzomi, Monty | Landsverk, Kevin | Neubert, Jeremiah
Priority Number: US20120286533A1
IPC Current: B25J001500
US Class: 294213
Assignee Applicant: University of North Dakota,Grand Forks
Title: GRIPPER ATTACHMENT FOR ROBOT
Usefulness: GRIPPER ATTACHMENT FOR ROBOT
Summary: Gripper attachment for robot used for law enforcement purpose, military purpose and paramilitary purpose.
Novelty: Gripper attachment for robot used for law enforcement purpose, has projections which are provided with inward-facing chamfered edge provided to define surfaces for gripping objects
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