Actuation by Pneumatic Muscles of a Parallel Asymmetric Gripper System

Article Preview

Abstract:

Deployment of pneumatic muscles for the actuation of gripper systems is a solution with numerous benefits, related mostly to the developed force, structural rigidity, compliance and dexterity. The paper discusses a gripper variant with parallel jaws, actuated by a pneumatic muscle. The structure of the mechanism is presented, and the transmission functions of speeds and forces are determined. Due to its construction, the gripper system can be used for precision applications, similar to natural systems.

You might also be interested in these eBooks

Info:

Periodical:

Pages:

943-947

Citation:

Online since:

April 2014

Export:

Price:

Permissions CCC:

Permissions PLS:

Сopyright:

© 2014 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Share:

Citation:

* - Corresponding Author

[1] G. Fantoni, D. Gabelloni and J. Tilli: How to design new grippers by analogy. Department of Mechanical, Nuclear and Production Engineering, University of Pisa, Report, (2012).

Google Scholar

[2] I. Petre: Research concerning pneumatic muscle actuated rehabilitation equipment of bearing joints. PhD dissertation, (2012).

Google Scholar

[3] Festo AG & Co.: Fluidic Muscle MAS, with screwed connections, Catalog, (2005).

Google Scholar

[4] F. Dudiţă, D.V. Diaconescu: F. Mechanisms. Kinematic. Dynamics. Transilvania University of Braşov, (1982).

Google Scholar