Patent ID: 11919151
Assignee: INTELLIGRATED HEADQUARTERS, LLC
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B

Claim 19:
20. A method of manufacturing an object gripping mechanism for use with a robot, the method comprising:
providing an attachment modular configured to connect the object gripping mechanism to a robotic arm;
attaching a plurality of retractable arms to the attachment modular, each retractable arm pivotably connected with the attachment modular;
providing one or more movement mechanisms in communication with one or more retractable arms, wherein the one or more movement mechanism is collectively configured to pivot the plurality of retractable arms to a desired position;
providing an object engagement feature connected to the retractable arm configured to selectably engage an object, wherein the object engagement feature comprises a plunger and a plunger connector,
wherein the plunger connector is operably coupled to the retractable arm, such that the plunger remains at least substantially parallel to a surface of an object during operation,
wherein the plurality of retractable arms each provide a drive mechanism positioned within each of the plurality of retractable arms and configured to pivot the object engagement feature relative to a corresponding retractable arm, wherein the drive mechanism comprises:
a gear operably engaged with one of the one or more movement mechanisms; and a timing belt operably connected with the gear and extending to the object
engagement feature, wherein the timing belt is configured to pivot the object engagement feature relative to the corresponding retractable arm based on movement of the one of the one or more movement mechanisms.