OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002096

Magnetic coupling device with movable workpiece interfaces

Published: 2026-09-15T19:10:46.880639Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002096
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

Magnetic coupling devices may include movable pole portions. The movable pole
portions may be retractable along a first direction and may be locked into
place. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure magnetic coupling
device for magnetically coupling to a ferromagnetic workpiece is provided. The
magnetic coupling device comprising: a housing; a switchable magnetic flux
source supported by the housing; and a plurality of pole portions. The
switchable magnetic flux source being switchable between at least an OFF state
and at least one of a partial ON state and an ON state. Each including at
least one workpiece interface having a workpiece engagement surface. The
plurality of-pole portions including a first pole portion including a first
workpiece interface having a first workpiece engagement surface and a second
pole portion including a second workpiece interface having a second workpiece
engagement surface.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002096
Published 2026-09-15T19:10:46.880639Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002096