Dynamic carousel robotic workcell

Details Dynamic carousel robotic workcell Dynamic carousel robotic workcell

2005-05-24

2008-10-14

Underwood, Donald (Department: 3652)

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Apparatus for charging a load holding or supporting element...

Supply source capable of 360 degrees revolution

C414S331050, C700S213000, C700S245000, C901S007000

Reexamination Certificate

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07435046

ABSTRACT:
A dynamic workcell includes a three dimensional positioning robot positioned adjacent a plurality of operation stations. A plurality of movable part fixtures located adjacent to the robot is also provided. A fixture location controller directing positioning of the part fixtures relative to the plurality of operation stations to minimize travel between an operation station and a part fixture is provided. A method for operating a workcell may include the steps of: mapping ones of a plurality of testers to the plurality of movable part fixtures; maintaining the position of each movable part fixture; determining a current location of an active part fixture relative to a mapped tester; and minimizing the distance between the mapped tester and the active part fixture.

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