End effector cleaning devices and systems
US10029273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B15/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An end effector cleaner for removing excess sealant from an end effector is provided. The end effector cleaner includes a first spool, a second spool, a medium for removing excess sealant from the end effector, a support member configured to support a portion of the medium, a motor for rotating the second spool, an advancement sensor for detecting a presence of the end effector and sending a signal for rotating the motor, and a roll sensor for detecting a dimension of the medium wound on at least one of the first spool and the second spool. One end of the medium is wound on the first spool and the other end of the medium is wound on the second spool, and the portion of the medium is positioned to receive excess sealant of the end effector.
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