End-of-arm tooling that combines vacuum and mechanical gripping comes as close as possible to the one tool that does it all and reduces the number of tool changeovers to a few or zero. The optimum ...

Abstract: This letter introduces a novel linear actuator with a high extension ratio, achieved through a unique planar transforming linkage mechanism (TLM) that serves as an articulated lead screw.

Bearings support rotational and linear motion of actuators and linkages ... commonly found in rod ends and various linkage assemblies. A widely used linkage in this field is the dog-bone linkage ...