公开(公告)号：US20030123970A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-03

申请号：US10365237

申请日：2003-02-12

Applicant: ABB Flexible Automation, Inc.

Inventor： Robert S. Grams ,  Thomas Watson ,  Patrick Resch ,  Gilbert Dominguez

IPC: B65G001/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/10 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G61/00 ,  Y10S209/90 ,  Y10S414/106

Abstract: 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 has an arm to which the end effector is mounted. The end effector is designed to grasp trays, tubs, and similar items from a conveyor system running through the cell and load them in a cart or on a pallet. The items are gripped by two sets of fingers. One set of fingers may be mounted to a first plate and another set of fingers may be mounted to a carriage that moves in a horizontal direction, either toward or away from the first set of fingers. Each finger has a main shaft and a bent tip. The shafts are rotatable such that the tips can be moved underneath or out from under a load, depending upon whether a pick-up or drop-off operation is being performed. The end effector is designed to carry out top loading of carts and pallets and includes a measurement and containment plate that is used to detect and measure the height of trays and tubs placed in carts and on pallets. The measurement and containment plate also helps prevent loose mail in unsleeved trays or tubs from falling out of the trays or tubs during robotic transportation. The downward force exerted on the top of the mail tray/tub also helps maintain the grip of the fingers. In order to load carts having shelves, the gripper may also include a shelf-lowering assembly.

Abstract translation: 具有多指末端执行器的机器人集装箱和码垛系统。 该系统包括定义一个或多个单元的框架。 每个单元具有一个龙门式机器人，其安装在框架顶部的一组轨道中。 机器人可沿着两个轴线移动，并且具有安装末端执行器的臂。 端部执行器被设计成从运送通过电池的输送机系统抓住托盘，桶和类似物品，并将其装载在推车或托盘上。 物品被两套手指夹住。 一组手指可以安装到第一板上，而另一组手指可以安装到一个滑架上，该滑架在水平方向上或朝向或远离第一组手指移动。 每个手指具有主轴和弯曲的尖端。 轴可旋转，使得尖端可以在负载下从下方移出或离开，这取决于是否正在执行拾取或脱落操作。 端部执行器设计用于执行推车和托盘的顶部装载，并且包括测量和容纳板，其用于检测和测量放置在推车和托盘中的托盘和桶的高度。 测量和遏制板也有助于防止在机器人运输过程中，未经检查的托盘或水桶中的松散邮件从托盘或桶中脱落。 施加在邮件托盘/桶顶部的向下的力也有助于保持手指的握持。 为了装载具有搁架的推车，夹具还可以包括搁架组件。

公开(公告)号：WO1998008615A1

公开(公告)日：1998-03-05

申请号：PCT/US1997015078

申请日：1997-08-27

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC.

Inventor： ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC. ,  COMBS, Richard, D.

IPC: B05B09/06

CPC classification number: B05B12/149

Abstract: The present invention provides a manifold (112) as well as a plurality of valves (114a, 114b) removably and sealably connectable thereto. The manifold (112) includes a first surface (162) defining a fluid circulation passageway (22), a second surface defining a central passageway (120), and a third surface defining a flow regulating passageway (123) communicating with the fluid circulation passageway (22) and intersecting the central passageway (120) to define a port (180) therebetween that lies in a substantially flat plane. A valve housing (132) defines a longitudinal axis (138) and includes a first end defining a valve assembly outlet (160) controled by a valve member (148) and a plurality of bores (180) extending through the valve housing (132). A conical face (184) extends from the first end of the valve housing and diverges from the longitudinal axis (138).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了歧管（112）以及可拆卸地且可密封地连接到其上的多个阀（114a，114b）。 歧管（112）包括限定流体循环通道（22）的第一表面（162），限定中心通道（120）的第二表面和限定与流体循环通道（120）连通的流量调节通道（123）的第三表面 （22）并且与中心通道（120）相交以在其间限定位于基本平坦的平面内的端口（180）。 阀壳体（132）限定纵向轴线（138）并且包括限定由阀构件（148）控制的阀组件出口（160）的第一端和延伸穿过阀壳体（132）的多个孔（180） 。 锥形面（184）从阀壳体的第一端延伸并且从纵向轴线（138）发散。

公开(公告)号：DE69521527T2

公开(公告)日：2001-10-11

申请号：DE69521527

申请日：1995-12-01

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： JOSEFSSON E ,  MONTE FRANCIS

IPC: F26B15/00 ,  B05C9/14 ,  F26B3/28 ,  F26B3/30 ,  F26B3/02

Abstract: A combined radiant and convection oven controls the rate at which heat is transferred to an object being dried within the oven by varying the flow rate of convection air delivered to the oven's heating chamber. The radiating surfaces within the oven are heated by a novel arrangement of longitudinally extending ducts, each duct associated independently with a different radiating surface.

公开(公告)号：CA2313436A1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-06

申请号：CA2313436

申请日：2000-07-06

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： RUCHA ROBERT J ,  KOVACS STEPHEN F II

IPC: G01M15/12 ,  G01M13/00 ,  G01M15/00

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for testing for improper assembly of moving part s 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 whether an assembly error exists, t he nature of the error and its location within the device.

公开(公告)号：MX9803187A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-30

申请号：MX9803187

申请日：1998-04-23

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： JOSEFSSON LEIF E B

IPC: B05B15/12

Abstract: La presente invencion se refiere a una cabina para aspersion de pintura, con capacidad para extraer por separado el rocío en exceso de pintura en polvo limpia mediante un sistema de exhaustacion superior del rocío en exceso limpio, a nivel del piso, y el aire de exhaustacion adicional y el rocío en exceso de pintura que pasan a través de un piso enrejado y el sistema transportador se extraen mediante un sistema de exhaustacion inferior. Los sistemas de exhaustacion superior e inferior cada uno incluye un par de canales que tienen una primera y segunda pared inclinada con una ranura colocada en un parte inferior de éstos. La ranura abre hacia un conducto de exhaustacion que se extiende longitudinalmente a lo largo de la cabina para la aspersion de pintura. Los canales de exhaustacion superior están colocados abajo de una superficie de una carrocería que se va a pintar, mientras que los canales de exhaustacion inferior están colocados abajo de un piso enrejado y de los canales de exhaustacion superior.

公开(公告)号：CA2235932A1

公开(公告)日：1997-05-01

申请号：CA2235932

申请日：1996-10-18

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： SUTTON TIM J ,  SLAGLE TIM S ,  JOSEFSSON LEIF E B

IPC: B05B15/12

Abstract: A paint spray booth (10) 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 (18) and conveyor system (30) is exhausted by a lower exhaust system. The upper and lower exhaust systems each include a pair of channels (50, 60) having a first and a second sloping surface with a slot (54, 64) disposed at a lower portion thereof. The slot (54, 64) opens into an exhaust duct (52, 62) which extends longitudinally along the paint spray booth (10). The upper exhaust channels (50) are disposed beneath a surface of a body (32) to be painted, while the lower exhaust channels (60) are disposed beneath a grated floor (18) and the upper exhaust channels (50).

公开(公告)号：DE69521527D1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-02

申请号：DE69521527

申请日：1995-12-01

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： JOSEFSSON E ,  MONTE FRANCIS

IPC: F26B15/00 ,  B05C9/14 ,  F26B3/28 ,  F26B3/30 ,  F26B3/02

Abstract: A combined radiant and convection oven controls the rate at which heat is transferred to an object being dried within the oven by varying the flow rate of convection air delivered to the oven's heating chamber. The radiating surfaces within the oven are heated by a novel arrangement of longitudinally extending ducts, each duct associated independently with a different radiating surface.

公开(公告)号：CA2300664A1

公开(公告)日：2000-09-15

申请号：CA2300664

申请日：2000-03-14

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： MCGEE HAROLD M ,  TALLIS CHRISTOPHER D

IPC: B07C99/00 ,  B65B57/02 ,  G05B19/4069 ,  G05B19/418 ,  B07C9/00

Abstract: A human-machine interface ("HMI") for a robotic containerization system. The interface includes a graphical representation of a work cell chat has a plurality of virtual bays. Each virtual bay represents an actual bay that is configured to accept at least one type of container. Each virtual bay includes graphical indicia as to whether a container is present in the bay, the destination of the container, and the status of the container, such as whether the container is empty, partially full, or full. The graphical representation also includes an operation bar depicting information regarding the operating state of the robotic system, the fault status of the robotic system, and the most recent sort scheme far the robotic system. The HMI also provides an interface for controlling various aspects of the robotic system and for generating reports reflecting the activity of the robotic system.

公开(公告)号：BR9608775A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-06

申请号：BR9608775

申请日：1996-05-14

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： JOSEFSSON LEIF E B

IPC: B05B15/12 ,  F24F11/04 ,  F24F7/10

Abstract: 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 minimizes paint overspray buildup in the paint application zone. The improved air distribution apparatus includes airflow regulating elements and flow directing members which cooperate to distribute airflow substantially evenly across the plenum floor and into the paint application area. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of perforated plates and guide vanes are used to control the rate and direction of airflow in the plenum. The invention also provides for the adjustment of the rate and direction of flow through the use of slidable plates and adjustable guide vanes.

公开(公告)号：BR9611254A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-04

申请号：BR9611254

申请日：1996-10-18

Applicant: ABB FLEXIBLE AUTOMATION INC

Inventor： JOSEFSSON LEIF E B ,  SLAGLE TIM S ,  SUTTON TIM J

IPC: B05B15/12

Abstract: 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. The upper and lower exhaust systems each include a pair of channels having a first and a second sloping surface with a slot disposed at a lower portion thereof. The slot opens into an exhaust duct which extends longitudinally along the paint spray booth. The upper exhaust channels are disposed beneath a surface of a body to be painted, while the lower exhaust channels are disposed beneath a grated floor and the upper exhaust channels.