Miniature fluid dispensing end-effector for geometrically constrained areas
US7131372B2 · kind B2 · utility
5Cited by
10References
23Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4073
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end-effector precisely marks location lines (or dispense fluids) on surfaces as part of an automated part marking system. The automated part marking system that includes a multi-axis gantry robot, a calibration stand, vision or location system(s), and a series of fluid dispensing (inkjet) end-effectors to accomplish the marking task. The end-effector use a pick shaped stylus coupled to a fluid supply and metered by a high-speed pulsed valve to precisely deliver fluids provides within geometrically confined spaces.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.