Robotic device and methods for fabrication, use and control of same
US12017871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0258
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Robotic assembly systems and methods of assembling products using planar robots. Planar movers cooperate magnetically with stators to pick products provided on an infeed and place them in a pattern on an outfeed system, wherein the movers having a clamp having at least two opposing clamping surfaces whose relative positions are continuously adjustable by a force from an object external to the mover and the stator. Sensors and controllers cooperate to precisely move the movers on the stator, particularly as a group, for the movers to pick respective products at respective picking locations. Some systems permit packaging of multiple products.
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