Abstract: A mounting bracket for a fluid actuated parts gripper having a body, a body member portion and a plurality of longitudinally extending fasteners is provided. The body member portion is removably attached to the body. A first through-opening is configured to receive the fluid actuated parts gripper and a second through-opening is configured to receive a support. The body has a variable slot configured to reduce and increase the diameter of the second through-opening to lock and unlock the support. The plurality of longitudinally extending fasteners removably attach the body member portion to the body.

Abstract: A parts stamper which includes a pair of jaw members, including at least one movable jaw member. The movable jaw member(s) include(s) a cam bearing. The parts stamper includes an actuator which is coupled to a cam element. The cam element cooperates with the cam bearings of the jaw member(s) to cause the jaw members to open and close. The jaw members include tool seats in which various tools can be secured, including an anvil and a number backing plate.

Abstract: An opposable gripper jaw tip attached to a piston actuated parts gripper is provided. The opposable gripper jaw tip has abase and a body. The base is attachable to the piston actuated parts gripper. The body is attached to the base and also has a gripping surface which has a tread.

Abstract: A parts stamper which includes a pair of jaw members, including at least one movable jaw member. The movable jaw member(s) include(s) a cam bearing. The parts stamper includes an actuator which is coupled to a cam element. The cam element cooperates with the cam bearings of the jaw member(s) to cause the jaw members to open and close. The jaw members include tool seats in which various tools can be secured, including an anvil and a number backing plate.

Abstract: Jaw tips and jaw tip assemblies having concave and convex gripper tips are provided for use on parts grippers.

Abstract: A parts gripper assembly is provided. The gripper assembly includes a body, a pair of opposable jaw members, and at least one side impact plate. The body includes a yoke structure defined at one end thereof by a pair of spaced apart wall members and a fluid driven actuator at an opposite end. The side impact plate is coupled to one of the spaced apart wall members of the yoke structure and extends beyond the ends of the same. The side impact plate is secured in an adjustable manner to one of the spaced apart wall members of the yoke structure.

Abstract: Jaw tips and jaw tip assemblies having concave and convex gripper tips are provided for use on parts grippers.

Abstract: A set of angled gripperjaw tips. Each jaw tip has a gripping surface that is complimentarily angled to the other jaw tip. The gripping surfaces become substantially coplanar when closed together.

Abstract: A set of angled gripper jaw tips. Each jaw tip has a gripping surface that is complimentarily angled to the other jaw tip. The gripping surfaces become substantially coplanar when closed together.

Abstract: An impact assembly for use with a piston-driven actuated parts gripper of the type configured to grip a workpiece, and having first and second jaw members. The impact assembly has a rigid base member coupled to the first of the jaw members. A resilient member is also provided. The resilient member is bonded to the base member and is configured to grip the workpiece and dampen impact forces created by contact between the resilient member and the workpiece.

Abstract: Jaw tips and jaw tip assemblies for fluid pressure actuated grippers which allow for the gripping, sensing and transferring of a variety of workpieces. Mating concave and convex gripper tips are provided which eliminate or reduce the formation of particulate which flake or peel off a gripper workpiece. Gripper tips having angled workpiece gripping surfaces are provided which allow the gripping of non-flat or non-planar workpieces. Gripper tip assemblies are provided which include sensors which can be used to detect the present or absence of a workpiece. Gripper tip extender assemblies are provided which extend the forward and sideways reach of gripper jaws. Padded gripper tips are provided with gripping surfaces having surface channels formed therein which surface channels direct fluids away from the gripping surfaces.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a workpiece holder which includes a pair of plates which can be coupled together so as to define two openings at their coupled surfaces. The plates are coupled together by threaded members which are located on either side of each of the two openings. One of the openings is cylindrical and designed to receive a workpiece holder. The other opening has a partial spherical bore and is provided with a spherical collar that can receive a support structure. The threaded members can be selectively loosened to allow either or both of the openings to expand.

Abstract: A modular gripper assembly is provided. The gripper assembly includes a body, a pair of opposable jaw members, a single cam pin and a linkage structure. The body includes a yoke structure defined at one end thereof by a pair of spaced apart wall members and a fluid driven actuator at an opposite end. A stepped-in portion is also provided near the opposite end in which the stepped-in portion extends around the entire periphery of the body.

Abstract: A modular gripper assembly having body with a yoke structure (44) defined at one end thereof and an actuator at an opposite end for reciprocally driving a piston assembly (58) within the yoke structure (44). A pair of opposable jaw members (49) having through-slots (48) formed therein are provided within the yoke structure (44) and coupled to the piston assembly (58) by a cam pin (47) so that at least one of the opposable jaw members (49) pivots when the piston assembly (58) moves withing the yoke structure (44). The jaw members (49) are removable and interchangeable.

Abstract: A modular gripper assembly having body with a yoke structure (44) defined at one end thereof and an actuator at an opposite end for reciprocally driving a piston assembly (58) within the yoke structure (44). A pair of opposable jaw members (49) having through-slots (48) formed therein are provided within the yoke structure (44) and coupled to the piston assembly (58) by a cam pin (47) so that at least one of the opposable jaw members (49) pivots when the piston assembly (58) moves withing the yoke structure (44). The jaw members (49) are removable and interchangeable.

Abstract: A parts stamper which includes a pair of jaw members, including at least one movable jaw member. The movable jaw member(s) includes a cam bearing. The parts stamper includes an actuator which is coupled to a cam element. The cam element cooperates with the cam bearings of the jaw member(s) to cause the jaw members to open and close. The jaw members include tool seats in which various tools can be secured, including an anvil and a number backing plate.

Abstract: Adjustable stoppers for limiting the angle at which pivotal gripper jaws are opened. The stoppers include a stop block and at least one stopper pad which is made from a shock absorbing material such as urethane. The stoppers are secured to a pivotal one of a pair of gripper jaw members of a parts gripper and positioned to abut the other of the pair of gripper jaw members. Stoppers which are provided with two or more stopper pads of different lengths are reversible and can be used to adjust the angle at which the jaw members open. A mounting assembly which includes a mounting plate, and clamping plate and a spherical collar therebetween can be used to mount a workpiece holder from the rear or at a side. Providing the mounting plate with a central circular bore allows a cylindrical support member to be inserted therein and thus axially aligned with the mounting plate.

Abstract: A modular gripper assembly having body with a yoke structure defined at one end thereof and an actuator at an opposite end for reciprocally driving a piston assembly within the yoke structure. A pair of opposable jaw members having through-slots formed therein are provided within the yoke structure and coupled to the piston assembly by a cam pin so that at least one of the opposable jaw members pivots when the piston assembly moves washing the yoke structure. The jaw members are removable and interchangeable.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a workpiece holder which includes a pair of plates which can be coupled together so as to define two openings at their coupled surfaces. The plates are coupled together by threaded members which are located on either side of each of the two openings. One of the openings is cylindrical and designed to receive a workpiece holder. The other opening has a partial spherical bore and is provided with a spherical collar that can receive a support structure. The threaded members can be selectively loosened to allow either or both of the openings to expand.