OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001907

Method and apparatus for an adaptable suction device

Published: 2026-09-15T19:09:26.150591Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001907
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

The present invention will provide a suction device adapted to provide
gripping and suction forces to pick up and move a wide variety of objects.
This is accomplished through a suction compartment, a membrane compartment,
deformable membrane sealing said membrane compartment, and at least one
pressure mechanism. The at least one pressure mechanism is in fluid connection
with the suction compartment and is configured to modify properties within the
suction compartment to assist in providing gripping and attractive forces. The
present invention will grasp an object by positioning the deformable membrane
adjacent to said object, modifying the deformable membrane to conform to and
create a seal with said object, and then depressurizing the suction
compartment via the pressure mechanism, providing a suction force onto said
object within that sealed area sufficient to grasp said object.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001907
Published 2026-09-15T19:09:26.150591Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001907