---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000001812"
title: "Helical pin gripper"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:08:49.169300Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001812"
categories:
  - "robotics-automation/robot-architectures"
keywords:
  - "b25j15/0071"
  - "b25j15/0071"
  - "b25j15/0071"
  - "b25j15/00"
  - "b25j15/0052"
---

# Helical pin gripper

## Abstract

The present invention relates to a helical pin gripper where a helical pin gripping element is mount at one end of a rotor that is rotated and moved axially to cause a sharpened end of the helical penetrating pin(s) forming part of the gripping element to penetrate an article and move a length of the helical penetrating pin into the article and thereby grip the article.