Patent ID: 6082797
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B25J

Abstract:
A gripping tool assembly for gripping and moving objects, said assembly comprising:a frame having a top portion and a bottom portion;at least one lift arm having a first end secured to said bottom portion of said frame and a second end projecting outwardly from said frame for supporting the object;a clamp movably mounted to said frame for vertical movement between said top and bottom portions relative to said lift arm to sandwich the object between said clamp and said lift arm;a pusher movably mounted to said frame for horizontal movement relative to said lift arm to push the object toward said second end of said lift arm; anda hollow tine having a first end secured to said bottom portion of said frame and a second end projecting outwardly from said frame parallel to said lift arm to guide and support said pusher and facilitate said movement of said pusher adjacent said lift arm.