| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6866471 |
Method of using a robotic containerization and palletizing system |
March 15, 2005 |
| A robotic containerization and palletizing system having a multiple-fingered end effector. In one embodiment, the system carries out a method of loading a tray in a container where the method includes creating a cell with a plurality of bays; assigning each bay a location; moving tra |
| 6579053 |
Robotic containerization and palletizing system |
June 17, 2003 |
| A robotic containerization and palletizing system having a multiple-fingered end effector. The system includes a frame that defines one or more cells. Each cell has one gantry-type robot, which is mounted in a set of tracks on top of the frame. The robot is movable along two axes and |
| 6368012 |
Compliant end effector |
April 9, 2002 |
| The present invention relates to a compliant end effector for securing an implement or tool such as a spindle to an arm of an industrial robot. The end effector has an internal passageway that extends completely through the end effector for receiving the spindle. The end effector include |
| 6357994 |
Multi-purpose end effector for a robotic arm |
March 19, 2002 |
| This invention relates to a multi-purpose end effector for a robotic arm that moves a workpiece through an automated, multi-station, manufacturing operation. The end effector is particularly useful in a gear manufacturing operation in which a gear piece is annealed, ground and tested to |
| 6309001 |
Article piercing end effector |
October 30, 2001 |
| An article piercing end effector for an industrial robot. The end effector includes a mounting bracket designed to be coupled to the arm of a robot. Positioned on the bracket is an actuator that is coupled to and controls the movement of a first plate. The first plate is supported by two |
| 6305728 |
Device for mechanically grasping and palletizing rectangular objects |
October 23, 2001 |
| A device for mechanically picking and palletizing rectangular objects of various sizes for attachment to a robotic arm. The device includes a pair of rails having a plurality of longitudinally spaced, elongated L-shaped grips extending there through. The distance between the respective r |
| 6290276 |
Overlapping spring blade cup gripper |
September 18, 2001 |
| An end effector for handling stacks of plastic cups, dishes, and similar items. The end effector includes a bracket of similar mechanism for coupling the end effector to the end of a robot arm. A gripping assembly is coupled to the bracket. The gripping assembly includes a main plate |
| 6254156 |
Rolling blade cup gripper |
July 3, 2001 |
| An end effector for handling stacks of plastic cups, dishes, and similar items. The end effector includes a bracket for coupling the end effector to the end of a robot arm. A main plate or body with a top side, a bottom side, and a plurality of apertures is connected to the bracket and |
| 6197115 |
Robot based sealant dispenser |
March 6, 2001 |
| An automated system for performing an operation on a component within a manufacturing workstation is disclosed. The system includes a robot controller having seven axes of motion control. A robotic manipulator is connected to the robot controller and has six axes of motion. The robotic |
| 6185995 |
Method and system for determining proper assembly of engine components |
February 13, 2001 |
| Apparatus and a method for testing for improper assembly of moving parts features the use of a plurality of vibration sensors placed on predetermined locations of an external surface of a device housing the moving parts. A computing element analyses the sensor outputs to determine wh |
| 6106221 |
Robot-based dispensing station |
August 22, 2000 |
| A dispensing apparatus is disclosed which includes a support assembly for defining at least one dispensing location. A storage container is secured to the support assembly for holding a plurality of stackable objects. These stackable objects may include shims, washers, gaskets and seals. |
| 6082080 |
Device for mechanically grasping and palletizing rectangular objects |
July 4, 2000 |
| A device for mechanically picking and palletizing rectangular objects of various sizes for attachment to a robotic arm. The device includes a pair of rails having a plurality of longitudinally spaced, elongated L-shaped grips extending there through. The distance between the respective r |
| 6039375 |
Gripper assembly with integrated heat shield |
March 21, 2000 |
| A gripper assembly with an integrated heat shield. The integrated heat shield is in the form of a shell having one or more openings through which a gas may flow into and out of in order to create a cooling current flow. Two axially aligned and opposed cylinders, each having a main portio |
| 6024349 |
Compliant end effector for an industrial robot |
February 15, 2000 |
| A stabilizing fixture particularly suited for use with a robot end effector and holding relatively flexible components while they are cut, trimmed, or otherwise machined by the end effector. The fixture includes a chassis with wheels and a plurality of upwardly projecting posts that supp |
| 5984623 |
Carrier feed vaccum gripper |
November 16, 1999 |
| An end effector for use with a robot and capable of removing cases from a stack of cases and emptying the selected case of substantially flat, folded articles. The end effector includes a main body designed to be coupled to the robot. A case gripper is mounted on the bottom of the main |
| 5890656 |
Integrated gear pump dispenser for robotic dispensing |
April 6, 1999 |
| The present invention provides a robotic dispensing apparatus comprising a gear pump operably coupled to a rotatable element positioned along the sixth axis of a multi-axis robot such that the gear pump is driven by the multi-axis robot. In one embodiment of the present invention, a sixt |
| 5841104 |
Method and system for multiple pass welding |
November 24, 1998 |
| A method and system for multiple pass welding that includes a welding torch mounted on the arm of an industrial robot. The robot has a data processor with a memory and the coordinates of a first path are inputted to the data processor and are stored in the memory. The welding torch is th |
| 5790401 |
Teach pendant for an industrial robot |
August 4, 1998 |
| An operating unit for a programmable industrial robot. The operating unit includes a body and a display screen mounted on the body. The display screen is operable to present graphical information items, is capable of producing a display screen output, and an operator may make selections |
| 5782943 |
Integrated powder collection system for paint spray booths |
July 21, 1998 |
| An integrated powder collection system for paint spray booths is provided for paint spray booths having a floor through which overspray and air are exhausted. The powder collection system includes at least two sloped surfaces disposed beneath the floor for defining at least one longitudi |
| 5777267 |
Harness assembly to provide signals to end effector |
July 7, 1998 |
| A harness assembly including a first spiral conduit wound in a helical shape and a conduit guide. The harness assembly is designed for use with an industrial robot which has a arm and a wrist, where the arm is capable of having an end effector mounted on or connected to it. The first end |
| 5775750 |
Robotic collision detection bumper |
July 7, 1998 |
| In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a robot bumper device coupled to a mobile robot for immobilizing the robot when a predetermined external force is sensed and a robotic bumper system for controlling at least one mobile robot located within an assembly area is |
| 5770834 |
Robot control system and method for TIG welding |
June 23, 1998 |
| A robot control system that includes a controller that is capable of controlling the current supplied to a current-controlled tool mounted on the robot. The controller is capable of accepting operator inputs and the robot is coupled in data communication to the controller. A tool which i |
| 5766355 |
Exhaust arrangements for powder spray booth |
June 16, 1998 |
| A paint spray booth utilizes an exhaust system extending longitudinally along the path of the articles to be painted having an adjustment mechanism for varying the width of the exhaust inlets extending longitudinally for substantially the entire length of the air exhaust element and |
| 5765975 |
Compliant end effector for an industrial robot |
June 16, 1998 |
| A compliant end effector particularly suited for use with a robotic arm for accurately cutting and trimming the edges of a hot molded sheet of flexible plastic. The compliant end effector includes a mount secured to the robotic arm, an adjustment assembly pivotally attached to the mount, |
| 5761785 |
Vacuum tool for installing valve spring retainer and keys |
June 9, 1998 |
| A method and apparatus for reliably placing the spring retainer and keys on a valve stem, to lock the valve spring in place. The apparatus includes a linear actuator, having an extended position and a retracted position, and a connector for connecting the linear actuator to a carrying me |
| 5727832 |
End effector for transferring articles |
March 17, 1998 |
| An end effector for use with an industrial robot and capable of holding a stack of substantially flat, folded articles. The end effector includes a body which defines a vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber has a port which may be coupled to a vacuum source and an opening or vacuum face whi |
| 5721417 |
High deposition weld gun nozzle |
February 24, 1998 |
| A guide member for guiding a wire from a nozzle of a gas metal-arc welding device. The guide member includes a ceramic body portion having a generally centrally located opening for receiving and guiding an electrode wire therethrough. A plurality of gas diffusion openings are provided in |
| 5679071 |
Paint spray booth plenum module |
October 21, 1997 |
| A plenum for a paint spray booth including at least one improved plenum module having a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls each comprised of a truss adapted to cooperate with a plurality of stilts thereby independently supporting the plenum above the paint application zone of a |
| 5676753 |
Exhaust systems for powder spray booth |
October 14, 1997 |
| A paint spray booth with capability to separately exhaust clean powder paint overspray by a clean overspray upper exhaust system at floor level, and the additional exhaust air and paint overspray passing through a grated floor and conveyor system is exhausted by a lower exhaust system. |
| 5634975 |
Air distribution arrangement for paint spray booth |
June 3, 1997 |
| An air distribution apparatus in a paint spray booth plenum for increasing the uniformity of down draft velocities from the plenum to the spray booth paint application zone. The increased uniformity of down draft velocities correspondingly increases paint transfer efficiency and minimize |
| 5603566 |
Powder hopper with internal air assist |
February 18, 1997 |
| A powder hopper with an internal air assist is provided with at least one vertically extending tube having a plurality of air outlet ports which are utilized in agitating the powder within a powder chamber. According to a first embodiment, the vertically extending tubes are rotated about |
