Roll transfer robot
US4588344A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 13, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2405/422
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roll transfer robot and method of operation are disclosed wherein a roll transfer robot acts to move a roll of material from a conveyor assembly to a payoff assembly. The roll transfer robot assembly is capable of translational motion between the two assemblies. In addition the roll transfer robot includes a spindle assembly capable of both sliding and rotational displacement. Detectors are additionally provided as part of the robot assembly for identifying the rotational position of the roll being mounted to the payoff assembly.
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