Robotic wheel gripper with a TPM sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10710402
APP PUB NO 20170144480A1
SERIAL NO

15323516

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A robotic wheel gripper unit that is configured for gripping and transporting a wheel to a predetermined position during an assembly operation with a tire is disclosed. The robotic wheel gripper unit comprises a selectively moveable arm that includes a gripper tool connected thereto. The gripper tool further includes a plurality of gripper fingers and at least one sensor. The gripper fingers are configured for selectively engaging a portion of a wheel. The sensor is configured to detect a predetermined element on the wheel, such as a TPMS valve stem, to assist in placement of the wheel during an assembly operation.

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INTERNATIONAL WHEEL AND TIRE INC23255 COMMERCE DR FARMINGTON HILLS MI 48335

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kerwin, Kevin R Orion Township, US 7 12

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