Gripping Heads TRIZ Cases

A gripper uses a gear mechanism to transition latch elements between gripping and release positions.

Pivotable levers driven by a guiding element convert linear motion into clamping force, reducing contamination risk in confined spaces.

Electromagnetic clamping prevents sliding during high-speed vacuum operations, reducing alignment time and damage.

A seat holding apparatus uses a rotatable back push unit and linearly movable cushion push unit to secure vehicle seats during assembly.

Multi-axis articulating arm positions a nozzle assembly to automate confined space cleaning, reducing worker exposure and improving efficiency.

A micro LED transfer head uses a porous grip member to apply uniform vacuum pressure for efficient device handling.

Embedding sensors in sandwich panels reduces thickness and eliminates surface irregularities that complicate cleaning.

A panel holding device uses a pin member and contact members to retain vehicle panels.

A robotic force torque sensor channels heat radially through a conductive member to eliminate thermal gradients and improve measurement accuracy.

A gripper device converts piston rod motion to rotary motion via a screw shaft and nut, then drives linear units with a pinion gear.

Machine-adjustable swing arms and extendable shafts automate positioning, replacing manual adjustments that consume time and introduce errors.

A coupling system integrates a sensor and evaluation unit to detect measuring signals during mechanical connection.

Circulating gas creates pressure to hold wafers, preventing front-side contamination from process fluids.

A lid closing device uses a holding portion to position a lid above a container and release it for gravity-driven closure.

A pneumatic egg removal device lifts rejected eggs using air pressure and extracts them via vacuum suction.

Mechanized holding members in a robotic end-of-arm tool assembly lift objects laterally, reducing weather-dependent suction failures.

Segmented openings create escape channels for metal particles, resolving coupling strength versus debris accumulation trade-offs.

A robotic finger assembly uses compliant links and springs to adapt shape during grasping operations.

Segmented drive and alignment systems automate tower closure, resolving the trade-off between manual maintenance complexity and operational productivity.

Elastic-tipped tweezers remove contact lenses from molds without water, eliminating vacuum pump damage and maintenance interruptions.

Retro-reflective markers and adaptive cameras resolve tracking accuracy issues while maintaining surgical reliability.

Vacuum positioning aligns light-emitting facets with optical sensors, resolving testing accuracy issues.

Differential rigidity in a two-member gripper resolves the trade-off between task efficiency and versatility, enabling universal work automation.

A controllable spreading device reduces clamping force during transfer, preventing liquid splashing and minimizing mechanical wear in automated analyzers.

A vacuum-based end effector uses negative pressure to detach fruit from trees without mechanical contact.

An impact mechanism delivers periodic high-torque impulses to a worm drive train, enabling strong gripping without heavy hydraulic systems.

A pulley-based gripping mechanism amplifies tensile forces to pivot tissue pieces, reducing mechanical effort and device size compared to bulky linkages.

A remote-controlled robot uses camera feedback and servo motors to spray paint corrugated metal roofs.

Tactile arrangement generates reference data to simplify programming of configurable end effectors.

A jaw exchange system uses a spring-loaded locking bolt to secure adapters on handling devices without external energy.

A wearable device monitors patient metrics across surgical phases, using baseline data to distinguish normal discomfort from serious complications.

Actuated staging arms lift nested totes above an outgoing unit, enabling automated destacking while preventing stack collapse.

A suction device uses a deformable membrane to conform to object surfaces and establish a reliable seal for gripping.

Internal connector routing eliminates external cable exposure, reducing robot moment generation and operational restrictions.

An adjustable gripper head applies variable clamping force via a controller to prevent marks on delicate cloth while securing heavy loads.

Integrated knuckles and a tension band reduce component count, lowering manufacturing costs for humanoid robots.

Friction hinges adjust phalanx rotation speeds, resolving the contradiction between reduced actuator count and limited pose variability.

A robotic system clamps onto frame members to position an end effector for precise manufacturing operations.

An actuated valve unit regulates air intake between a hoisting tube and suction pad, enabling dynamic suction force adjustment during lifting operations.

A robotic end effector uses a guide groove with specific angles to pierce and scoop release paper from adhesive sheets.

A guided end effector clamps slab substrates without deformation by balancing opposing forces across the substrate thickness.

Spring-loaded product fingers detect position to separate clustered fish fillets, preventing damage from moist and sticky handling.

Multiple light emitting elements generate independent speckle patterns that overlap during rotation, averaging noise to improve measurement accuracy.

Segmented gripping devices reduce material stress during deformation by sliding sections along a bearing surface while fixing others.

Independent hook-shaped gripping arms adapt to object contours, resolving insecure grasping of diverse shapes.

A handling device sensor system detects object displacement through relative component movement.

Asymmetric tong arm geometry absorbs transverse forces, preventing unintended opening and reducing mechanical faults in blow molding transfer wheels.

An end effector uses independently movable grasping elements to securely engage objects of varying sizes.

Standardized non-rotatable tool connections eliminate multiple gripper requirements, reducing exchange time while maintaining precise orientation control.