Holding mechanism for pneumatically operated gripper, includes spring connected to lever, which is energized by pneumatic cylinder force to squeeze the plates during pressure drop

摘要

A set of mutually engaged plates (5) are moved longitudinally based on movement of piston rod. A pneumatic cylinder (8a) with a spring connected to lever, urges the lever towards the plates, such that spring squeezes the plates during pressure drop for positioning the plates.