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System and method for transfer of loads from mobile robots
11738977 · 2023-08-29 · ·

A system for transferring loads from a mobile robot device. The system includes a transportable conveyor platform. The mobile robot device transports the transportable conveyor platform to/from a lift mechanism. The lift mechanism lifts the transportable conveyor platform and any load thereon from the mobile robot device and to a desired height for unloading the load.

SERVICING A NUCLEAR REACTOR MODULE
20230253127 · 2023-08-10 ·

A system for servicing a nuclear reactor module comprises a crane operable to attach to the nuclear reactor module, wherein the crane includes provisions for routing signals from one or more sensors of the nuclear reactor module to one or more sensor receivers.

BRIDGE CRANE APPARATUS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING RAILCAR LIDS

A bridge-supported tool for opening and closing lids located on top of railcars. The bridge has two sides and a cross member between the sides that moves along the sides, the cross member supports a tool carriage that moves along the cross member, the tool carriage has a tool engagement interface for retaining a selected tool and the interface is vertically moveable, such that the tool is moveable to any selected location in the space defined by the bridge. A controller can be used to direct the positioning of the tool by controlling the movements of the cross member, tool carriage and tool engagement interface.

SERVICING A NUCLEAR REACTOR MODULE
20210343435 · 2021-11-04 ·

A system for servicing a nuclear reactor module comprises a crane operable to attach to the nuclear reactor module, wherein the crane includes provisions for routing signals from one or more sensors of the nuclear reactor module to one or more sensor receivers.

Loading equipment and conveying system for tank track moving support

An loading equipment and a conveying system for tank track moving supports are provided, the loading equipment includes an circular conveyor line and a loading device; the circular conveyor line includes a support frame, a baseplate is connected with the support frame, an circular guide rail is connected with the baseplate, trays are connected above the circular guide rail, fixture assemblies are connected with the trays, an circular driving part is connected with the trays; tracking cars are fixedly connected with the trays and slidably connected with the circular guide rail; the circular driving part is fixedly connected with the tracking cars. Seamless involvement of moving support from the blank transmission to the processing output process is achieved, the processing efficiency is improved, and the position of the moving support in the transportation process is definite.

Loading equipment and conveying system for tank track moving support

An loading equipment and a conveying system for tank track moving supports are provided, the loading equipment includes an circular conveyor line and a loading device; the circular conveyor line includes a support frame, a baseplate is connected with the support frame, an circular guide rail is connected with the baseplate, trays are connected above the circular guide rail, fixture assemblies are connected with the trays, an circular driving part is connected with the trays; tracking cars are fixedly connected with the trays and slidably connected with the circular guide rail; the circular driving part is fixedly connected with the tracking cars. Seamless involvement of moving support from the blank transmission to the processing output process is achieved, the processing efficiency is improved, and the position of the moving support in the transportation process is definite.

SYSTEM FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A system for a semiconductor fabrication facility includes a maintenance tool, a control unit, a first track, a second track, a maintenance crane movably mounted on the first track, a plurality of first sensors disposed on the first track, an OHT vehicle movably mounted on the second track, and a second sensor on the OHT vehicle. The first sensors detect a location of the maintenance crane and generate a first location data to the control unit. The second sensor generates a second location data to the control unit.

SYSTEM FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

A system for a semiconductor fabrication facility includes a maintenance tool, a control unit, a first track, a second track, a maintenance crane movably mounted on the first track, a plurality of first sensors disposed on the first track, an OHT vehicle movably mounted on the second track, and a second sensor on the OHT vehicle. The first sensors detect a location of the maintenance crane and generate a first location data to the control unit. The second sensor generates a second location data to the control unit.

System for a semiconductor fabrication facility and method for operating the same

A system for a semiconductor fabrication facility includes a manufacturing tool including a load port, a maintenance crane, a rectangular zone overlapping with the load port of the manufacturing tool, a plurality of first sensors at corners of the rectangular zone, an OHT vehicle, a second sensor on the OHT vehicle, a third sensor on the load port, and a control unit. The first sensors are configured to detect a location of the maintenance crane and to generate a first location data. The second sensor is configured to generate a second location data. The control unit is configured to receive the first location data of the maintenance crane and the second location data of the OHT vehicle. The control unit further sends signals to the second sensor and the third sensor or to cut off the signal to the second sensor.

System for a semiconductor fabrication facility and method for operating the same

A system for a semiconductor fabrication facility includes a manufacturing tool including a load port, a maintenance crane, a rectangular zone overlapping with the load port of the manufacturing tool, a plurality of first sensors at corners of the rectangular zone, an OHT vehicle, a second sensor on the OHT vehicle, a third sensor on the load port, and a control unit. The first sensors are configured to detect a location of the maintenance crane and to generate a first location data. The second sensor is configured to generate a second location data. The control unit is configured to receive the first location data of the maintenance crane and the second location data of the OHT vehicle. The control unit further sends signals to the second sensor and the third sensor or to cut off the signal to the second sensor.