Historical Gripper

Year

2005

The idea

This pneumatic gripper is based on the model of a flower that opens and closes.

The objective

By filling the gripper with air, it can gently grasp various objects.

Technical data

• Gripper fingers: 3
• Material: plastic foil
• Working medium: air

Operating principle

The fingers of the Historical Gripper consist of cushions that are designed as dynamic surfaces and are configured around a centre. The weld seams form defined fold lines in accordance with a specified pattern. Control by means of compressed air enables a gentle, delicate gripping process.

Pioneer

The first pneumatic gripper paved the way for a new era of adaptable gripper applications. It was flexible, had no joints and could be inexpensively manufactured.