Gripping Heads TRIZ Cases

A tubular support member with radially movable engagement members creates frictional counterforces to secure claw attachment.

Segmented lip materials resolve the trade-off between versatility and reliability, enabling high-speed transport of mixed soft and rigid packages.

A magnetic handling apparatus replaces pneumatic systems with an electromagnet and damping unit, eliminating gap measurement steps to reduce cycle time.

Rotating a flippable pickup unit resolves compatibility issues with varying workpiece poses while position limits prevent damage from excessive flipping.

A vacuum generator valve seals the channel during blow-off to enable fast, gentle object release.

Segmented hydraulic flipper arms and spacer blocks stabilize five-gallon pails during overhead transport, preventing drops and spillage.

Tangential braking replaces radial attack to reduce device volume while maintaining locking stability.

Positive pressure during the teach cycle prevents small objects from jumping, ensuring accurate height measurement for precise pick and place operations.

A passive valve with a bleed orifice opens upon object engagement, preventing leakage from non-contacting ports and eliminating active control complexity.

Vacuum clamping and rotating plates automate T-shaped label folding, resolving low manual productivity.

Single-piece flexible covers seal robotic fryer openings and moving parts, preventing food particle accumulation in complex geometries.

A robotic lubricant injection system uses a flow rate sensor to control pumping and deliver exact quantities to multiple filler ports.

A shape compliant electroadhesive gripper uses an electrorheological elastomer module to adapt its form and secure atypical objects.

Pre-staging items via suction cups allows humans to verify bins quickly, resolving the trade-off between automation level and system scalability.

Buckling units abut soft base boards to stop wrinkling caused by surrounding airflows, enhancing production yield.

Segmented suction chambers adapt to permeable layers, preventing grip loss and product damage during transfer.

Light emitter sensors monitor curing intensity to verify adhesive hardening, resolving assembly safety risks from unreliable connections.

Segmented connection parts position the sensor away from the claw tip, reducing moment loads on the device while maintaining accurate holding force detection.

Reservoir-based vacuum ports increase suction force without adding thickness, resolving cassette access conflicts.

A lifting element converts linear piston motion into rotational arm movement, resolving maneuverability constraints in complex pipe geometries.

A modular gripper head uses an internal channel to pass air between attachment and tool sections.

Wrist and finger radar modules determine object properties to enable accurate grasping in harsh environments.

A work holding mechanism uses gravity to pivot guide members, preventing lateral shifting of flat workpieces during transport.

Non-magnetic spacers isolate magnets from the mandrel, resolving the trade-off between strong attraction force and ease of tool removal.

A mechanical hand uses a rotating plate to drive sliders for linear gripping motion.

A magnetic gripping appliance actuates sample legs via a plunger to enable precise thermal analysis placement.

A gripper apparatus uses independently controlled fingers and pneumatic bellows to grasp diverse objects securely.

A soft gripper uses vacuum pressure to bend elastomer phalanges encapsulated in a multilayer membrane.

Radially directed openings in a receiving frame enable positive engagement with a prosthetic hand connection section for stable attachment.

A subsea gripper multi-tool integrates a motor and torque controller to operate interchangeable end effectors for underwater vehicle tasks.

A gripping device uses a chain of movable support elements to adapt its shape to freeform surfaces.

Segmented holding modules with polygonal interfaces enable flexible configuration to prevent deflections in heavy plates.

Segmenting the gripper into permanent and removable extending hands resolves adaptability versus complexity contradictions.

A flexible gripper with claw portions presses against the inner wall surface of a substrate through hole to hold the workpiece securely.

A flexible belt wraps around a sliding plate edge to sandwich articles, enabling secure handling of non-squeezable items like thin meat slices.

A roller-mounted suction cup assembly uses movable tubular support sleeves to selectively engage parts on a conveyor belt.

Elastic extension parts adjust spacing to grip plate-shaped workpieces, resolving shape adaptability and device complexity trade-offs.

A lazy tongs mechanism drives pick-and-place structures with equidistance movement for simultaneous IC handling.

Electro-hydraulic actuator modulates liquid pressure to control soft gripper finger gap for precise manipulation of small objects.

Inverted gripping organs prevent puncture damage to randomly arranged contents by projecting outward from inside the box rather than penetrating laterally.

Heating a magnetic levitation substrate transfer module releases adhered contaminants through thermal stress.

Decentralized vacuum generators read device-specific parameters via recognition units, eliminating central reprogramming delays during system expansion.

Lateral cylinder-piston units drive main and counter-jaws on separate housing sides, eliminating central wedge gears to free space in the central region.

Movable clamping units on guide rails adjust height and width to handle varying door cross-sections without redesign.

A glass laminate wafer gripper uses vacuum suction to pick and place semiconductor wafers.

A suction cup with a rounded pocket and mesh distributes pressure to grasp flexible polybags without collapsing.

An automated manipulator replaces manual inspection with radiological and optical imaging to ensure precise classification without damaging products.

A substrate transport hand uses movable receiving portions to hold substrates at distinct vertical positions.

Tangential nozzles create vortex rings that establish pressure gradients for reliable adhesion on non-magnetic walls without magnetic field constraints.