Jaw structure
July 18th, 2009 | by Ramaswami |Finger unit and multi-finger grasping mechanism
A multi-finger grasping mechanism (300), comprising three two-joint finger units (1-1 to 1-3). Each two-joint finger unit further comprises a finger root part (2), a finger root side joint part (5), a finger intermediate part (3), a finger tip side joint part (6), and a finger tip part (4). The finger intermediate part (3) can be swung about the joint axis (5a) of the finger root side joint part (5), and the finger tip part (4) can be swung about the joint axis (6a) of the finger tip side joint part (6). The finger tip part (4) can be swung about the center axis thereof. When a bolt (W) is held by the finger tip part (4) and the finger part (4) is rotated, the tightening operation of the bolt (W) can be performed.
Micro actuator
A micro actuator including a translationally driving section having a moving portion which is incorporated in a case and moves translationally, and a displacement enlarging member having one end portion connected to the moving portion of the translationally driving section and another end portion connected to the case, wherein as the one end portion is pulled on the basis of the translational movement, the amount of displacement of its distal end is enlarged.
System and method of predicting novel motion in a serial chain system
A method of predicting kinematic data for a segment. The method comprises the steps of determining a modified acceleration using at least original kinematic data, estimating a joint load for a joint of the segment by using at least the modified acceleration, and predicting kinematic data for the segment based on one or more modified parameters. Therefore, various embodiments advantageously allow for prediction of novel motion.
Gripping mechanisms, apparatus and methods
The present invention provides grasping mechanisms, gripper apparatus/systems, and related methods. Grasping mechanisms that include stops, support surfaces, and height adjusting surfaces to determine three translational axis positions of a grasped object are provided. In addition, grasping mechanisms that are resiliently coupled to other gripper apparatus components are also provided.
Joint drive mechanism and robot hand
A joint drive mechanism includes a plurality of link members linked via a joint portion. A drive portion is associated with the joint portion for driving the joint portion such that the link members attached thereto can be moved relative to one another in a controlled fashion. The drive portion includes a plurality of drive elements that each are capable of expanding or contracting in response to an applied electric signal so as to provide different drive outputs to the joint portion. In one embodiment, a joint portion connects link members simulating portions of a human finger. The drive portion includes a pair of drive elements connected to the joint portion by a transmission member. Each of the drive elements is expanded or contracted equally and oppositely relative to the other drive element in response to controlled applied electrical signals.
