Patent classifications
B25J15/04
Robotic Wrapping System
The technology disclosed relates a robotic workstation for packaging wood products. The robotic packaging workstation can achieve can handle efficiently wrapping/packaging product stacked into units. In one configuration, the robotic packaging workstation includes a robot manipulator capable of moving an end effector to points in a three-dimensional work volume under programed control of a programmable robot controller executing stored instructions. A fastener and wrapping tool head is affixed to the end effector adapter plate. The fastener and wrapping tool head further includes a support structure, a fastener applicator, a fastener storage, and a one or more grippers for grasping wrapping material.
CLAMPING APPARATUS
When an operation portion (38) provided at an axial end portion of a valve member (37) is pushed into a valve case (31) provided to a first block (3), a clamping apparatus transitions from a first state, in which communication between: each of a primary-side pressure fluid supply/discharge port (34) and a secondary-side pressure fluid supply/discharge port (35); and a pressure fluid discharge port (36) is open, to a second state, in which communication between: each of the primary-side pressure fluid supply/discharge port (34) and the secondary-side pressure fluid supply/discharge port (35); and the pressure fluid discharge port (36) is closed.
Wire saw device, and processing method and processing device for workpiece
In order to respond flexibly to various processing modes, such as forming curved surface shapes, when cutting a workpiece using a wire saw, this wire saw device (1) is provided with: a single robot arm (2) that is capable of moving freely by means of multi-axis control; a wire saw unit (3) that is detachably connected to the robot arm (2) via a tool changer (7); a wire (8) that spans a plurality of pulleys supported within the wire saw unit (3); and a workpiece cutting zone (20) that is established between the pulleys. The workpiece is cut to a prescribed shape by moving the robot arm (2) in a preset direction while running the wire (8) of the wire saw unit (3) and pressing the wire (8) against the supported workpiece.
Wire saw device, and processing method and processing device for workpiece
In order to respond flexibly to various processing modes, such as forming curved surface shapes, when cutting a workpiece using a wire saw, this wire saw device (1) is provided with: a single robot arm (2) that is capable of moving freely by means of multi-axis control; a wire saw unit (3) that is detachably connected to the robot arm (2) via a tool changer (7); a wire (8) that spans a plurality of pulleys supported within the wire saw unit (3); and a workpiece cutting zone (20) that is established between the pulleys. The workpiece is cut to a prescribed shape by moving the robot arm (2) in a preset direction while running the wire (8) of the wire saw unit (3) and pressing the wire (8) against the supported workpiece.
Additive manufacturing technique for thin-wall pressure vessels
A device for applying a layer of material within a thin-walled pressure vessel may include one or more maneuvering actuators configured to direct the device within the thin-walled pressure vessel, an applicator operatively coupled to the one or more maneuvering actuators, and a controller operatively coupled to the one or more maneuvering actuators and the applicator, the controller is configured to control the one or more maneuvering actuators and the applicator. The applicator may include an expander configured to apply pressure along a portion of an inner wall of the thin-walled pressure vessel, a receptacle configured to secure the material to the device and position the material along the inner wall of the thin-walled pressure vessel, and a bonder configured to bond the material along the inner wall of the thin-walled pressure vessel.
Reconfigurable robotic manufacturing cells
A manufacturing process adopting the reconfigurable robotic manufacturing cells that can work conjointly and yet have the capabilities to be reconfigured to disconnect from other cells and handle multiple tasks. The reconfigurable robotic cell is not dependent on any other robotic cells to complete work in progress.
Reconfigurable robotic manufacturing cells
A manufacturing process adopting the reconfigurable robotic manufacturing cells that can work conjointly and yet have the capabilities to be reconfigured to disconnect from other cells and handle multiple tasks. The reconfigurable robotic cell is not dependent on any other robotic cells to complete work in progress.
ROBOT SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY OF MODULAR COMPONENT
According to at least one aspect, the present disclosure provides a robot system for automatically assembling a modular component and an assembly target, comprising: an assembly robot including a first manipulator, an assembly tool coupled to the first manipulator and configured to assemble the modular component and the assembly target, and a first camera configured to capture images in a direction in which the assemble tool faces; a loading robot including a second manipulator and a gripper coupled to the second manipulator and configured to grip the modular component; and a control device configured to control the assembly robot and the loading robot.
ROBOT SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED ASSEMBLY OF MODULAR COMPONENT
According to at least one aspect, the present disclosure provides a robot system for automatically assembling a modular component and an assembly target, comprising: an assembly robot including a first manipulator, an assembly tool coupled to the first manipulator and configured to assemble the modular component and the assembly target, and a first camera configured to capture images in a direction in which the assemble tool faces; a loading robot including a second manipulator and a gripper coupled to the second manipulator and configured to grip the modular component; and a control device configured to control the assembly robot and the loading robot.
RAPID CHANGE MECHANISM FOR COMPLEX END EFFECTORS
Technology identifies that an end effector is provisioned to a robot. The technology accesses identification data of the end effector. The identification data is specific to the end effector. The identification data includes one or more of at least one setting associated with the end effector or at least one parameter associated with the end effector. The technology controls the end effector based on the identification data to adjust one or more runtime parameters of the robot based on the identification data.