System and method for aligning a movable cart to an assembly apparatus
US12251924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/1225
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided to align a movable cart to an assembly apparatus. The assembly apparatus has at least one item of a plurality of items for replacement within the assembly apparatus. The assembly apparatus includes a docking station. The movable cart is configured to receive a used item and/or provide a new item to the assembly apparatus. The movable cart includes an interface configured to dock within the docking station of the assembly apparatus. The system includes a sensor associated with one of the assembly apparatus and the movable cart and a laser associated with the other of the assembly apparatus and the movable cart. The sensor and the laser are configured to align the movable cart with the assembly apparatus after an initial docking of the movable cart within the docking station of the assembly apparatus.
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