Tool Changers
Tool Changers within End Effectors.
Category CAT-000000055
Publications
- OT-2026-000006610
An end effector for magnetic end-of-arm tooling for ferrous workpieces is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a magnet assembly (12), a ejector (14), a contact detector (16). The arrangement addresses handling ferrous workpieces without a vacuum circuit at all, where a vacuum tool on an oily, pe
- OT-2026-000006605
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool
- OT-2026-000006564
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a plant vacuum connection (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses holding a porous or uneven workpiece that a rigid cup cannot seal, where a rigid lip
- OT-2026-000006552
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a ejector (14), a separating element (16). The arrangement addresses separating a workpiece that stays on the face after the grip is released, where a thin or
- OT-2026-000006543
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a vacuum pump (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supporte
- OT-2026-000006523
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool per workpiece family
- OT-2026-000006516
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a vacuum pump (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool per workpiece fa
- OT-2026-000006510
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a vacuum pump (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supporte
- OT-2026-000006495
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a ejector (14). The arrangement addresses gripping a workpiece whose surface cannot be sealed or magnetised, where a suction face needs a sealing surface and a
- OT-2026-000006494
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool
- OT-2026-000006447
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a ejector (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supported drop
- OT-2026-000006445
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool per workpiece family
- OT-2026-000006405
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses choosing where the vacuum comes from, where an ejector spends compressed air continuously while a pu
- OT-2026-000006384
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool
- OT-2026-000006323
An end effector for magnetic end-of-arm tooling for ferrous workpieces is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a magnet assembly (12), a contact detector (14), a separating element (16). The arrangement addresses handling ferrous workpieces without a vacuum circuit at all, where a vacuum tool on
- OT-2026-000006318
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a vacuum pump (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses holding a porous or uneven workpiece that a rigid cup cannot seal, where a rigid lip needs a smooth continuous surfac
- OT-2026-000006314
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a ejector (14). The arrangement addresses gripping a workpiece whose surface cannot be sealed or magnetised, where a suction face needs a sealing surface and a
- OT-2026-000006258
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses choosing where the vacuum comes from, where an ejector spends compressed air continuously while a pu
- OT-2026-000006254
An end effector for magnetic end-of-arm tooling for ferrous workpieces is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a magnet assembly (12), a ejector (14). The arrangement addresses choosing where the vacuum comes from, where an ejector spends compressed air continuously while a pump adds mass at the
- OT-2026-000006234
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a plant vacuum connection (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing be
- OT-2026-000006233
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses gripping workpieces that are not at the same height, where a rigid cup that reache
- OT-2026-000006230
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supported drops it, and releasing
- OT-2026-000006207
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a vacuum pump (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated to
- OT-2026-000006203
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a plant vacuum connection (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool per workpiece family mea
- OT-2026-000006171
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a vacuum pump (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses choosing where the vacuum comes from, where an ejector spends compressed air
- OT-2026-000006094
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a vacuum pump (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supported
- OT-2026-000006086
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supported drops it, and releasing
- OT-2026-000006057
An end effector for magnetic end-of-arm tooling for ferrous workpieces is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a magnet assembly (12), a ejector (14), a contact detector (16). The arrangement addresses starting the vacuum at the right moment in the approach, where evacuating before the face touch
- OT-2026-000006037
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a ejector (14), a vent valve (16). The arrangement addresses gripping workpieces that are not at the same height, where a rigid cup that reaches the workpiece firs
- OT-2026-000005971
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a vacuum pump (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses holding a porous or uneven workpiece that a rigid cup cannot seal, where a rigid lip needs a smoo
- OT-2026-000005934
An end effector for magnetic end-of-arm tooling for ferrous workpieces is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a magnet assembly (12), a separating element (14). The arrangement addresses separating a workpiece that stays on the face after the grip is released, where a thin or slightly adhesive w
- OT-2026-000005932
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a vacuum pump (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the wor
- OT-2026-000005919
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses holding a porous or uneven workpiece that a rigid cup cannot seal, where a rigid lip needs a smooth c
- OT-2026-000005915
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool per workpiece family
- OT-2026-000005878
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supported dro
- OT-2026-000005877
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supported dro
- OT-2026-000005830
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a ejector (14), a contact detector (16). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool per workpie
- OT-2026-000005808
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool
- OT-2026-000005806
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses gripping workpieces that are not at the same height, where a rigid cup that reache
- OT-2026-000005788
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool
- OT-2026-000005733
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a separating element (14). The arrangement addresses gripping a workpiece whose surface cannot be sealed or magnetised, where a suction face needs a sealing su
- OT-2026-000005677
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a plant vacuum connection (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where
- OT-2026-000005624
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool p
- OT-2026-000005613
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling with compliant bellows cups is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a bellows cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses gripping workpieces that are not at the same height, where a rigid cup that reache
- OT-2026-000005554
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool
- OT-2026-000005550
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a contact detector (14), a separating element (16). The arrangement addresses gripping a workpiece whose surface cannot be sealed or magnetised, where a suctio
- OT-2026-000005537
An end effector for vacuum end-of-arm tooling for robotic material handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a suction cup (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workp
- OT-2026-000005521
An end effector for porous-face vacuum end-of-arm tooling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a foam pad (12), a ejector (14), a zone branch (16), a vent valve (18). The arrangement addresses controlling the moment the workpiece is let go, where releasing before the workpiece is supported dro
- OT-2026-000005445
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a ejector (14), a contact detector (16). The arrangement addresses changing the tool between jobs without rewiring the cell, where a dedicated tool per workpie
- OT-2026-000005348
An end effector for mechanical gripping end effectors for robotic handling is described. The tool comprises a tool-change interface (10), a gripper finger (12), a plant vacuum connection (14), a separating element (16). The arrangement addresses separating a workpiece that stays on the face after the grip is released,