DocumentCode
3353449
Title
A new robot SMA bearing´s gripper
Author
Tu, G.F. ; Xie, C.X. ; Yao, G.X. ; Zong, Q.Y. ; Tang, X.Z.
Author_Institution
First Dept. of Mech. Eng., South China Univ. of Technol., Guangzhou, China
fYear
1994
fDate
5-9 Dec 1994
Firstpage
584
Lastpage
588
Abstract
Shape memory alloy (SMA) is a new functional material. SMA actuator can replace conventional actuator (such as motor, air and hydraulic cylinder) in some cases. In this paper, based on experiments on mechanical properties and electric resistance of SMA coil spring, a differential type SMA bearing gripper is presented which is compact, light and easily operated. Specially, the cooling system can be omitted and heating device can be controlled by hand or computer. After the experiment of assembling bearing online with SCARA robot is finished, the gripper has been applied to a fan motor automatic assembly line
Keywords
manipulators; shape memory effects; SCARA robot; SMA actuator; differential type SMA bearing gripper; fan motor automatic assembly line; robot SMA bearing gripper; shape memory alloy; Coils; Electric resistance; Engine cylinders; Grippers; Hydraulic actuators; Mechanical factors; Robotic assembly; Robots; Shape memory alloys; Springs;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Industrial Technology, 1994., Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location
Guangzhou
Print_ISBN
0-7803-1978-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICIT.1994.467134
Filename
467134
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