OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002125

Clamping system, and changing system comprising the same

Published: 2026-09-15T19:10:57.606421Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002125
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

A clamping system having first and second clamping mechanisms with respective
contact faces, that are couplable such that the contact faces press together
with a coupling force. The first clamping mechanism has first and second
elements and at least three clamping spheres, the first and second elements
being twistable relative to one another, and the clamping spheres being
mounted on fixed positions of the second element to be rollable along a
circular line. The second clamping mechanism has groove guides assigned to the
clamping spheres which have helical groove courses in clamping portions. When
coupling the clamping mechanisms, by twisting the second element relative to
the first, first regions of the clamping spheres are moved to a clamping
position which presses the contact faces together via coupling force. When
coupling, the clamping spheres in the clamping portions roll over large
distances, leading to low wear and activation with reduced force.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002125
Published 2026-09-15T19:10:57.606421Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002125