OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003151

Gripper for linear voice coil actuator

Published: 2026-09-15T19:39:27.210137Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003151
Categories: Robotics & Automation > Robot Architectures

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ABSTRACT

The, present invention is a gripper for use in combination with a machine for
repositioning a component. Structurally, the present invention includes a
housing formed with a chamber. A fixed-pole housing magnet is positioned
inside of the chamber. A pair of grips are slidingly mounted for movement
relative to the housing. Each grip is partially contained in the chamber and
partially projects from the housing. An electromagnetic coil is attached to
each grip. Functionally, the gripper is positioned with an assembly component
between the grips. A separate electric current is then passed through each of
the electromagnetic coils mounted on each of the respective grips. The
electric current causes each electromagnetic coil to generate a magnetic field
which interacts with the housing magnet. The interaction between the magnetic
fields generated by the electromagnetic coils and the housing magnet creates a
force on each grip, causing each grip to move translationally to hold, or
squeeze, the component. The machine may then be utilized to reposition the
gripper and the component.

1. Drawings

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[0002] Sheet 2.

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[0004] Sheet 4.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003151
Published 2026-09-15T19:39:27.210137Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003151