Adjustable pick-and-place tool for an automated robotic device or the like

A pick-and-place tool comprising:

• a plate;
• a magnet which is magnetically attached to said plate, and which is movably mounted on said plate to pick-and-place an item as needed;
• a magnet holder, said magnet embedded therein;
• a part manipulator attached to said magnet holder, said part manipulator adapted to pick-and-place the item, and is adjustably positionable respective to said plate irrespective of moving said magnet;
• said part manipulator includes a suction cup;
• a manifold operatively coupled to said suction cup so that a vacuum can be applied to said suction cup to pick the item, and so that the vacuum to the suction cup can be released or reversed so as to release and place the item;
• a hose connector coupled to said suction cup;
• and
• a hose having opposite ends, one end connected to said hose connector and said other end connected to said manifold;
• said part manipulator further comprises an extension arm having a hole therethrough and opposite ends, said suction cup attached to one of said ends of said extension arm and said hose connector attached to said other end of said extension arm, said suction cup and said hose connector communicating via said hole;
• and
• said part manipulator further comprises a support rod attached to a top side of said magnet holder and, wherein said part manipulator further includes an adjustable connecting member for releasably holding said extension arm to allow said extension arm to move in or out with respect to said connecting member for adjusting the location of said suction cup with respect to the item to be picked and, wherein said connecting member is adjustably firmly attached to said support rod, the angle of said extension arm with respect to said plate being changeable.