Device and methods for picking and placing hot 3D glass
US8924006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2249/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for picking and placing glass articles from a first location to a second location, the second location including a thermal reforming apparatus for transforming the glass articles from 2D glass articles to 3D glass articles includes a robot having an end effector, the end effector including a compliance assembly having at least six degrees of freedom. The compliance assembly is in fluid communication with both an open pneumatic system and a closed pneumatic system, the open pneumatic system providing a partial vacuum to a portion of the compliance assembly for grabbing the glass article, and the closed pneumatic system for activating a centering function for a portion of the compliance assembly.
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