Abstract: A method for automatically reloading SMD component reels on SMD assembly machines wherein SMD component reels between an exchange magazine of an SMD assembly machine and a belt connector are automatically handled by a robot arm controlled by a robot controller in a force/torque-controlled movement control mode of the robot arm.

Abstract: A gripper for handling SMD component reel cassettes using a robotic arm automatically controlled by a robot controller wherein the robotic arm carries and manipulates the gripper on a tool flange of the robotic arm. The gripper includes a drive pinion, which is rotatably mounted on the gripper main body and is designed to mesh with an output wheel of the SMD component reel cassette when the SMD component reel cassette is coupled to the gripper. The gripper includes a drive motor, which is disposed on the gripper main body and is designed to automatically drive the drive pinion.

Abstract: A robot gripper for handling objects having at least one retaining foot by means of a robot. A gripper main part has a connection flange designed to secure the robot gripper to a tool flange of a robot arm, and a counter bearing that is connected to the gripper main part and has a cutout. The shape and size of the cutout is adapted to the retaining foot of the object to receive same in a formfitting manner. An actuator is arranged on the gripper main part, preferably in an adjustably mounted manner, and is designed to press against the retaining foot in a clamping position to fix the retaining foot against the counter bearing, and to release the retaining foot in a release position such that the counter bearing can be adjusted relative to the retaining foot to allow the retaining foot to be released from the robot gripper.

Abstract: A robot gripper for handling objects having at least one retaining foot by means of a robot. A gripper main part has a connection flange designed to secure the robot gripper to a tool flange of a robot arm, and a counter bearing that is connected to the gripper main part and has a cutout. The shape and size of the cutout is adapted to the retaining foot of the object to receive same in a formfitting manner. An actuator is arranged on the gripper main part, preferably in an adjustably mounted manner, and is designed to press against the retaining foot in a clamping position to fix the retaining foot against the counter bearing, and to release the retaining foot in a release position such that the counter bearing can be adjusted relative to the retaining foot to allow the retaining foot to be released from the robot gripper.