Material handling and inspection apparatus and method

Details Material handling and inspection apparatus and method Material handling and inspection apparatus and method

1994-08-31

1996-02-13

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

378 69, 414146, G01N 2302, G01B 1506

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054917379

ABSTRACT:
According to the present invention, a material handling system for transporting a device to or from a radiation chamber in which the device is inspected is provided. The system includes a shuttle carriage having a base and two opposing walls, a conveyor mounted between the two opposing walls of the shuttle carriage, and means for moving the shuttle carriage along a path between a loading position and an unloading position. The system also includes a housing that encloses the shuttle carriage and the moving means. The housing has an internal cavity that is fitted to the two opposing walls. The housing also has a first opening coincident with the loading position and a second opening coincident with the unloading position. Further, a drive mechanism is provided for extending the conveyor partially through the first opening and the second opening.

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