Moving the activation rod opens and closes the gripper fingers. The activation rod is connected to two gear pinions with pivoting linkages. As the rod moves linearly it rotates the gears which intern engages the gear racks on the bottom of the gripper fingers moving them in and out equally. When the fingers are fully closed they lock out as the linkages go past their center point. The parts for this gripper printer separately without supports and assemble using fasteners.

Required Fasteners: (4X) M3 x 10mm Lg. Socket Head Cap Screws (4X)- M3 Hex Nuts

Note: Assembly model for reference only.

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