Automatic case loader and method for use of same

Details Automatic case loader and method for use of same Automatic case loader and method for use of same

2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Rodríguez, Saúl J (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Load-transporting type vehicle and external means...

C414S390000, C414S341000, C414S507000, C414S532000

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07967543

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for automated trailer loading that utilizes an automatic case loader for loading product in a trailer is disclosed. A mobile base structure provides a support framework for a drive subassembly, conveyance subassembly, an industrial robot, a distance measurement sensor, and a control subassembly. Under the operation of the control subassembly, product advances through a powered transportation path and is stacked as product columns which are presented to an industrial robot which places the product columns within the trailer. The control subassembly coordinates the selective articulated movement of the industrial robot and the activation of the drive subassembly, which provides for forward and reverse movement as well as traverse movement between so that product may be loaded within multiple trailers without interruption.

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