Article positioning apparatus and method for positioning an article
US5290027A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2553/41
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Article positioning apparatus having a positioning surface and sensors for sensing the location of an article on the positioning surface with reference to an X direction, with reference to a Y direction perpendicular thereto, and with reference to an angular orientation in the plane of the positioning surface about an axis generally perpendicular to the X direction and the Y direction. Motors are provided for moving the article in the X direction, in the Y direction, and for rotating the article generally about the axis. A controller responsive to the sensors selectively activates the X motor, Y motor and rotating motor to position the article.
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