5.2
Design
1 Gripper jaws
2 Locating hole and thread for gripper finger
mounting
3 Plug screw
4 LED indicator (Error)
5 LED indicator (Ready)
6 Electrical connection
7 Slot for proximity sensor
8 Rotary switch for adjusting the gripping
force
9 Locating hole and thread for mounting
Fig. 1 Product design
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Mounting
6.1
Preparing the gripper fingers
Requirements for gripper fingers:
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Observe maximum permitted forces and torques on the gripper jaws
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Use gripper fingers that are as short and lightweight as possible.
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Observe maximum length and weight
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Produce gripper fingers that are suitable for the payload and type of gripping action.
Mounting
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Festo — EHPS — 2018-06