Gripper with actuator mounted displacement sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8919844
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13896641

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A gripper assembly includes an actuator, at least one gripper jaw, a sensor member and at least one position sensing device. The actuator has a first actuator portion, a second actuator portion, and a fixed portion. The first actuator portion and the second actuator portion are moveable in unison between a first position and a second position. The at least one gripper jaw is disposed forward of the fixed portion of the actuator and is moveable with respect to the fixed portion of the actuator in response to movement of the first actuator portion. The sensor member is disposed rearward of the fixed portion of the actuator and is coupled to the second actuator portion for movement therewith. The position sensing device is disposed rearward of the fixed portion of the actuator and is operable to detect proximity of the sensor member.

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NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS LLC1325 WOODLAND DRIVE SALINE MI 48176

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hamann, Richard Ann Arbor, US 7 30
Holcomb, Mark A Tecumseh, US 2 16
Mascorro, Shawn Paul Royal Oak, US 1 9

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