Patent ID: 8191948

Claim:
A gripper ( 1 ) for systems for manipulating containers ( 6 ), said gripper comprising a support ( 2 ) to which cam means ( 3 ) are pivotally hinged, a first jaw ( 4 ) pivotally mounted on the support by a first hinge means, said first jaw being engaged by said cam means ( 3 ) and a second jaw ( 5 ) pivotally mounted on the support by a second hinge means, said second jaw being controlled by actuating means ( 16 ) pivotally mounted on said first jaw and interacting with receiving means ( 116 ) that are integral with said second jaw ( 5 ) for either opening or closing said gripper ( 1 ), wherein said actuating means ( 16 ) being spring biased with respect to said first jaw ( 4 ) such that, when the jaws are forced apart, said actuating means ( 16 ) can rotate relative to said first jaw ( 4 ) thus allowing said gripper ( 1 ) to at least partially open, wherein said actuating means ( 16 ) comprise a body ( 17 ) from which there projects an actuating tooth ( 18 ) and wherein said receiving means ( 116 ) comprise a pair of teeth ( 24 , 24 ′) integral with said second jaw ( 5 ), said actuating tooth ( 18 ) being fitted therebetween and interacting therewith.