公开(公告)号：US20140286742A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US13849026

申请日：2013-03-22

Applicant: MPI INCORPORATED

Inventor： Keith HEDRICK ,  Aaron PHIPPS ,  Matthew DINA ,  Daniel SAPIO

IPC: B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/0042 ,  B25J15/0253 ,  Y10S294/902 ,  Y10S901/37 ,  Y10S901/39

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for automated vertical placement of a small rod at a predetermined location, where the apparatus includes a parallel pneumatic gripper having a driver mechanism and a double-v shaped interlocking jaw assembly configured to receive, secure, and release a small rod in a substantially vertical position in response to corresponding signals generated by the driver mechanism. The present invention also provides a robotic system for automated gross retrieval and precise placement of a small rod. The present invention further provides a process for automated gross retrieval of at least one small rod and subsequent precise and substantially vertical placement thereof into a platform at a predetermined location and at a predetermined depth.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于在预定位置自动垂直放置小杆的装置，其中该装置包括具有驱动机构的平行气动夹具和被配置成接收，固定和释放小尺寸的小型V形互锁爪组件 杆响应于由驱动器机构产生的相应信号而处于基本垂直的位置。 本发明还提供一种用于自动总体回收和精确放置小杆的机器人系统。 本发明还提供了一种用于至少一个小杆的自动总体取回以及随后在预定位置和预定深度处将其精确且基本上垂直放置到平台中的方法。