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Movable gantry system configured to interface with jigs of different sizes

US10558192B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2017
Grant dateFeb 11, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/50132
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A movable gantry system is described. In an example, the movable gantry system is configured to interface with jigs of different types or sizes and/or with different positions of a same jig and/or to perform operations on different parts mounted in such jigs. To do so, the movable gantry system includes an end effector, a gantry, and a computing system. The end effector is mounted within the gantry and provides at least rotational movement to perform operations on a part. The gantry is movable and interfaces with a jig holding the part. Further, the gantry provides translational movement to the end effector. The computing system identifies the gantry and the part and controls the gantry and the end effector, thereby facilitating the operations on the part.

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