Novel mechanism with a twist in the tale

Abstract

Details a new type of screwing mechanical hand which has been developed. There are three distinguishing features on the structures and functions of the mechanical hand: it can perform both screwing and unscrewing automatically; it has no special driver for its finger grasp and release but adopts some specific mechanisms and structures for this process; and the preset screwing torque is used to control the release of the fingers. Describes the main parts and operating process of the hand; the structure and movements of the wrist and hand; and the principle behind the grasp and release mechanism.

Citation

Wen Yue, D., Yi Ping, G., Li, Z., Dong, Y., Wan Lu, T. and Tai Bao, Z. (1996), "Novel mechanism with a twist in the tale", Assembly Automation, Vol. 16 No. 2, pp. 28-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445159610117672