Manipulators and Balancers

Manipulators and Balancers within Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation.

Category CAT-000000166

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Publications

• OT-2026-000000034
  Rate-Bounded Zero Gravity Balancer with Grip Sensing
  September 15, 2026 · Zero Gravity Balancers · 3 figures · 2,925 words

  A zero-gravity balancer arrangement for manipulating objects in three-dimensional space is disclosed. The arrangement includes an end effector with an integrated grip sensor that detects operator contact. A control system monitors both the grip sensor state and the vertical velocity of the end effector. When the grip s

• OT-2026-000000003
  Layer Transfer Head with Independent Clamp Retraction
  September 15, 2026 · Layer Handling · 2 figures · 2,355 words

  This disclosure describes a layer transfer head designed to handle full layers of unstable packages, such as cartons or bags. The head incorporates independently retractable side clamps with compliant clamp faces and a layer height sensing mechanism. This configuration prevents layer collapse during transfer and releas