Material or article handling – Horizontally swinging load support – Swinging about pivot
Patent
1986-12-11
1988-09-27
Valenza, Joseph E.
Material or article handling
Horizontally swinging load support
Swinging about pivot
901 41, 901 29, 29 26A, 29568, B25J 1702, B25J 1504
Patent
active
047738154
ABSTRACT:
An automatic manipulator capable of performing various programs and adaptively controlled operations with respect to work including operations on work. Automatic tool changing means are provided wherein the manipulator changes tools with respect to its tool holding fixture, tool head or heads. In one form, a plurality of tools to be used are supported on a rack adjacent the manipulator and the manipulator is automatically operated to effect the uncoupling of one or more tools from its operating head and the coupling of one or more tools with respect to such operating head. In another form, the tools are supported by the manipulator itself and the manipulator is automatically controlled to effect the transfer of tools between its operating head and a storage location for the tools. In a third form, tool heads themselves are automtically changed and received either from storage on the manipulator or adjacent the manipulator. In a fourth form, the tool head is composed of a turret containing a plurality of different tools and manipulating devices, which turret is automatically operated to bring a selected tool or fixture into an operative location on the manipulator.
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Markva Neil F.
Valenza Joseph E.
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