Automated machine for detection and grasping of objects

US4975016A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Etablissements Pellenc et Motte, Centre National Du Machinisme Agricole Du Genie Rural, des Eaux et des Forets (csm agrcr) · FR

Inventors

• Roger Pellenc · Pertuis, FR
• Jose Montoya · Pertuis, FR
• Antoine G. D'Esnon · Castelnau-le-Lez, FR
• Marc Rombaut · Castries, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 5, 1987
• Grant date: Dec 4, 1990
• Expiry date: Nov 5, 2007

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10S414/13
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An automated machine comprising a handler mounted with a rotating aptitude about two perpendicular and intersecting rotational axes, having a free end fitted with a mechanical hand comprising an intake head. A vision system is permanently installed at the point of intersection of the rotational axes in a base unit comprised of a cradle which supports a rotatable turret which has an extension arm attached to another end of the handler. The handler is comprised of two branches comprising a folding arm that are joined together at one end with devices provided for symmetrical movement of both branches when an external force is exerted on either of them. The automated machine contains devices for deployment and retraction of its folding arms so as to grasp and release an object detected by the vision system installed in the handler apparatus.