Add to ORKGThe result of the work is an overview study of the technology of gripping forgings and Conceptual design of the gripping mechanism of the railbound forging manipulator. Main dimensions are based on the entered values for the load capacity of the manipulator up to 20 tons and the limiting clamping diameters of 245 mm to 1250 mm. The construction of the mechanism is based on technical solutions used by ŽĎAS a.s. within the model line of QKK manipulators. Subsequently, a suitable kinematic solution was proposed, supplemented by dimensions corresponding to the assignment. Basic analytical calculations are performed to verify the correct choice of the dimensions of the connecting pins. The final form of the mechanism is shown in the attached dra...