System and method for fixtureless component location in assembling components
US-2015336271-A1 · Nov 26, 2015 · US
Conformable dry adhesive holding device
US9440359B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9440359-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514728294-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Publication date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
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A gripping device is described and includes a holder including a base and a conformable jamming element that has a conformable releasable surface-adhesive element secured onto its surface.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A gripping device, comprising a holder including a base and a conformable jamming element having a conformable releasable surface-adhesive element secured onto a surface thereof; wherein the conformable releasable surface-adhesive element includes a plurality of overlapping dry adhesive devices; and wherein each overlapping dry adhesive device comprises a pad attached to a tether. 2. The gripping device of claim 1 , wherein the pad…
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- What does patent US9440359B2 cover?
- A gripping device is described and includes a holder including a base and a conformable jamming element that has a conformable releasable surface-adhesive element secured onto its surface.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gm Global Tech Operations Llc
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- Primary CPC classification B25J15/0052. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 13 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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