Parts supply system for robot manufacturing system
US9199803B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus that provides a continuous flow of parts to a manufacturing robot during a manufacturing process has a plurality of adjustable parts caddies on rotating carousel where the parts used in manufacturing process are placed in each adjustable caddy on an operator side of the apparatus and then taken out of the caddy on a production side as the carousel turns. A lift mechanism on the production side works in conjunction with the adjustable caddies and a manufacturing robot to position parts in each caddy in a predefined position for pick up by the manufacturing robot.
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