Patent ID: 9004846
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: B25J

Abstract:
1. A gripper assembly for use with a moving device, said gripper assembly comprising: a platform with an upper surface and an opposed lower surface; an elongate arm comprising at least one elongate member joined to and extending from said platform, wherein each elongate member has a body, and each body comprises a proximal end adjacent said platform and an opposed distal end; a gripping mechanism rotatably supported relative to said elongate arm wherein said gripping mechanism includes a holder comprising a pivoting arm pivotably joined to said body at or adjacent to the distal end of said body; and an actuator in operable communication with said pivoting arm so as to impart pivotable movement to said pivoting arm and rotational motion to said gripping mechanism about a horizontal axis upon actuation of said actuator; wherein said gripper assembly has a center of mass substantially aligned with a vertical axis of rotation of said gripper assembly during actuation of said actuator.