Tool cleaning apparatus
US11697140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB08B2209/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cleaning apparatus for a tool is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a support structure having a first base portion, and a nozzle disposed on the first base portion of the support structure. The cleaning apparatus further includes circuitry that is communicatively coupled to an electronically-actuated fluid release mechanism and a robot. The circuitry determines a count of operation cycles of the tool coupled to an end-effector of the robot and instructs the robot to align the tool with the nozzle. The instruction is provided to the robot based on a determination that the determined count is greater than or equal to a threshold number. The circuitry controls the electronically-actuated fluid release mechanism based on whether the tool is aligned with the nozzle, to release a cleaning fluid through the nozzle for a first time-duration to clean the tool.
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