Unwrinkling systems and methods
US11053618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30124
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Due to rapid advancement in computing technology of both hardware and software, the labor intensive sewing process has been transformed into a technology-intensive automated process. During an automated process, product materials may become wrinkled or folded, which can slow down the automated process or result in human intervention. Various examples are provided related to the automation of sewing robots, and removal of wrinkles from products. Images of material on a work table can be captured and analyzed to determine if there are wrinkles or folds in the product. The robot can remove the wrinkle or fold by manipulating the material through the use of end effectors such as, e.g., budgers.
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