Modelling the indentation of fabric by differently shaped pinch grippers

International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology

Volumn 16, Issue 3-4, 2004, Pages 374-393

  Lin, H ^a   Taylor, P M ^b   Bull, S J ^b  

^a HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Automation; Materials handling equipment; Mathematical modelling; Textiles

Indexed keywords

EXTERNAL LOADS; FABRIC HANDLING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS; GARMENT HANDLING; INTELLIGENT GRASPING; MULTI-LAYER FABRICS; SIZE AND SHAPE; STRESS AND STRAIN;

ASSEMBLY MACHINES; AUTOMATION; MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; TEXTILES;

GRIPPERS;

AUTOMATION; MATERIALS HANDLING; MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS; MODEL;

EID: 3142682440     PISSN: 09556222     EISSN: 17585953     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09556220410538956     Document Type: Article

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