Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation
Equipment that raises, orients and holds loads, including balancers, manipulators and lift tables.
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- OT-2026-000000036
This disclosure describes a C-hook arrangement for handling wound coils, incorporating an eccentricity compensating suspension. The system addresses the problem of off-center coil pickup, which can cause the hook to tip, leading to damage to the coil edge during transport or removal from storage. The suspension mechani
- OT-2026-000000035
This disclosure describes a zero-gravity balancer system configured to prevent uncontrolled load movement when an operator releases a load that is not perfectly balanced in float mode. The system incorporates a grip sensor to determine operator engagement with the load or end effector. When an operator is gripping, the
- OT-2026-000000034
This disclosure describes a control system for a scissor lift table that employs two independent linear actuators to maintain platform levelness without a mechanical tie. The system utilizes continuous position feedback from each actuator to detect and correct positional deviations. A defined correction authority limit
- OT-2026-000000033
This disclosure describes an anti-sway control system for cranes that mitigates payload oscillation during hoisting and trolley travel. The system utilizes feedback from a rope angle sensor to dynamically adjust the acceleration and deceleration profiles of the crane's motion axes. By incorporating real-time rope lengt
- OT-2026-000000032
This disclosure describes a vacuum lifting system control arrangement designed to mitigate the risks associated with sudden vacuum supply loss. It integrates a vacuum reservoir and check valve to maintain load adhesion for a defined duration following supply interruption. A control unit monitors vacuum levels and activ
- OT-2026-000000022
This disclosure describes a plate handling tool designed to securely grip plates of varying thicknesses and weights. The tool employs an edge grip mechanism that dynamically adjusts gripping force in proportion to the suspended load, preventing both crushing of thin plates and slippage of heavy plates. It utilizes a me
- OT-2026-000000019
This disclosure describes a vacuum fixture system designed for securing drilling equipment to rough or uneven surfaces, such as cast or weathered concrete. The system incorporates a multi-stage compliant sealing element that maintains adhesion despite minor surface irregularities and localized leakage. A strategically
- OT-2026-000000017
This disclosure describes a vacuum fixture designed to reliably attach to irregular and rough surfaces, particularly cast or weathered concrete, which typically challenge conventional vacuum-based anchoring systems. The arrangement incorporates a highly compliant sealing element, an internal vacuum reserve volume to ma
- OT-2026-000000010
This disclosure describes a vacuum gripper array designed to handle loads with varying porosity, preventing system-wide vacuum collapse due to localized leaks. Each vacuum pad incorporates an individual check valve to isolate it from the common vacuum manifold. A control unit monitors system vacuum and can identify con
- OT-2026-000000004
This disclosure describes a pallet layer transfer head configured for handling full layers of packaged goods, such as cartons. It incorporates independently actuated side clamping mechanisms and a compliant layer contact surface. The arrangement addresses the problem of layer instability and collapse that can occur whe
- OT-2026-000000002
A pallet layer transfer head is described for handling layers of articles, such as cartons, which may exhibit instability. The arrangement incorporates independently retractable side clamps designed to maintain support for the outermost articles during layer release. This addresses the problem where a conventional, rig