Suction gripper and manipulation system for ophthalmic lenses

A suction gripper for transferring ophthalmic lenses from a storage cup into a centering cup, the suction gripper comprising a suction head with several first suction openings, at least one second suction opening, and several suction cups, wherein the suction head comprises a base member comprising an outer surface, wherein the suction cups project from the outer surface of the base member and each comprise a radial outer suction surface, wherein the radial outer suction surfaces are positioned on a convexly rounded surface extending at a radial spacing about the outer surface of the base member, wherein the first suction openings are arranged in the radial outer suction surfaces of the suction cups, and wherein the at least one second suction opening is arranged remote from the suction cups directly within the outer surface of the base member of the suction head;

• wherein a central suction passage is arranged in the suction gripper and opens in a branched arrangement into the first suction openings of the suction cups and also into the at least one second suction opening remote from the suction cups.