January 31, 2001
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Improving a Gripper End Effector

Abstract

This paper discusses the improvement made to an existing four-bar linkage gripping end effector to adapt it for use in a current project. The actuating linkage was modified to yield higher jaw force overall and particularly in the critical range of jaw displacement

Revised: January 6, 2010 | Published: January 31, 2001

Citation

Mullen O., C.M. Smith, and K.L. Gervais. 2001. Improving a Gripper End Effector Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.