公开(公告)号：US11873164B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US18184989

申请日：2023-03-16

Applicant: NewTeq Holding B.V.

Inventor： Hans Eil

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B65G57/24 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: B65G1/1373 ,  B65G1/0492 ,  B65G1/1376 ,  B65G47/911 ,  B65G57/24 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  B65G2207/46 ,  B65G2812/019

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to automated warehouse facilities that are configured to assemble mixed pallets. The warehouse facilities can include one or more layer handling devices that are configured to remove layers from pallets in a delayering operational mode, and to add layers to pallets in a palletizing operation mode. The warehouse facilities also may include one or more item retrieval devices that are configured to retrieve individual items from storage racks. The warehouse facilities can include other automated devices as well.

公开(公告)号：US11787066B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US16890497

申请日：2020-06-02

Applicant: Emerging Acquisitions, LLC

Inventor： Derek Wayne Robinson ,  Kienan C. Brotherton

IPC: B25J15/06 ,  B65B35/56 ,  B65H29/32 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B25J15/00

CPC classification number: B25J15/0658 ,  B25J15/0071 ,  B65B35/56 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B65G47/911 ,  B65G47/917 ,  B65H29/32 ,  B65H2301/44514

Abstract: System and methods for manipulating and sorting of objects being moved along a conveyor are disclosed, whereby control of the object is achieved through the application of one or more of vacuum, impaling, or mechanical grasping. One embodiment is directed to a robotic arm and vision detection system operable for detecting a target object to be grasped from a stream of objects being moved on a conveyor, and moving a suction head into position over the target object that has been detected on the conveyor, the suction head having a flexible cup section disposed at a distal end thereof, the vacuum item pick-up system/method using high subsonic air flow (e.g., on the order of 60 scfm or more) through a suction cup having a flow opening area large enough that an airflow of 60 scfm does not result in an airspeed exceeding Mach 0.2 under standard conditions of temperature and pressure, and further having a flow opening area whose ratio to cup opening area falls between 0.36 and 1.44 for applying a desired vacuum suction force for grasping the target object. Either as a primary grasping mechanism, or as an optional supplemental grasping mechanism, a piercing mechanism may be inserted into the object and used to manipulate the object in space. Alternate systems/methods for manipulating and sorting objects via hitting, flicking, or pushing are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20160288334A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-06

申请号：US15035305

申请日：2014-11-11

Applicant: ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Xin Li

IPC: B25J15/06 ,  B65G47/91

CPC classification number: B25J15/0616 ,  B65G47/911

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sucking disc, including a sucking disc body; there is a chamber with a circular cross section inside the sucking disc body, and the chamber has a closed end surface and an opening end surface, the opening end surface is formed to be an end surface for absorbing an object, and tangential nozzles are disposed on the wall surface of the chamber. The sucking disc further includes an annular separator plate and some pads; pads are disposed apart from each other on the periphery of the bottom surface of the sucking disc body and the upper surface of the annular separator plate is fixedly attached with the periphery of the bottom surface of the sucking disc body via the pads; a partial area of the annular separator plate is covered by the pads, a fixed channel from the annular separator plate to the periphery of the bottom surface of the sucking disc body is formed by the separations between the pads; and the interior of the chamber is communicated with the ambient via the fixed channel. According to the present invention, an object with soft, rough and uneven surface can be sucked with small required air consumption, the influence of the softness or roughness of the object on the suction force is small.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种吸盘，包括吸盘体; 在吸盘体内具有圆形横截面的腔室，并且腔室具有封闭的端面和开口端面，该开口端面形成为用于吸收物体的端面，并且设置切向喷嘴 在室的壁表面上。 吸盘还包括环形分隔板和一些垫片; 垫片在吸盘体的底面的周围彼此分离设置，环形隔板的上表面经由垫与吸盘体的底面的周边固定地固定; 环状分隔板的局部区域由垫覆盖，通过垫之间的分离形成从环形分隔板到吸盘体的底面周边的固定通道; 并且室的内部经由固定通道与环境通信。 根据本发明，具有柔软，粗糙和不平坦表面的物体可以以较少的所需空气消耗量被吸入，物体的柔软度或粗糙度对抽吸力的影响小。

公开(公告)号：US20140008929A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14006657

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Ho-Young Cho

Inventor： Ho-Young Cho

IPC: B25J15/06

CPC classification number: B25J15/0616 ,  B65G47/911

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum gripper device used in a vacuum transfer system. The device of the present invention includes a vacuum pump that is directly embedded in a negative pressure chamber of a gripper main body, wherein the gripper main body is designed with a configuration for supporting and operating the vacuum pump, such as a first hole and a second hole connected to an inlet and an outlet of the vacuum pump. Here, the vacuum pump is preferably supported by a fixing block provided inside the negative pressure chamber. The present invention does not cause any vacuum loss during the operation of the vacuum pump, and forms a desired level of vacuum pressure quickly. In addition, the vacuum gripper device of the present invention can be designed compactly and safely although the device includes the vacuum pump.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在真空传送系统中使用的真空夹具装置。 本发明的装置包括直接嵌入在夹持器主体的负压室中的真空泵，其中夹持器主体被设计成具有用于支撑和操作真空泵的构造，例如第一孔和 第二孔连接到真空泵的入口和出口。 这里，真空泵优选地由设置在负压室内部的固定块支撑。 本发明在真空泵操作期间不会引起真空损失，并且快速形成所需的真空压力水平。 此外，本发明的真空夹具装置可以紧凑而安全地设计，尽管该装置包括真空泵。

公开(公告)号：US08550790B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12812610

申请日：2009-01-20

Applicant: Peter Tell

Inventor： Peter Tell

IPC: F04B49/00 ,  F04F5/48 ,  B25B11/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/911 ,  B66C1/0268 ,  Y10T137/86075

Abstract: A vacuum generator driven by compressed air and arranged to supply vacuum to a vacuum gripper element, wherein a chamber (6) is associated with the vacuum generator and arranged to be brought in flow connection (9) with the vacuum gripper element via a valve (15) which is actuated by overpressure accumulated in the chamber to open the connection (9) to the vacuum gripper element in order to discharge the overpressure to the vacuum gripper element in result of interruption of the compressed air flow (P). The vacuum generator is characterized in that the chamber (6) in addition includes a flow connection (11) with the ambient atmosphere, and in the additional flow connection (11) a one-way valve (10) which is arranged to open the connection (11) with the atmosphere in result of the air pressure in the chamber (6) falling below the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种真空发生器，其由压缩空气驱动并且布置成向真空夹持器元件提供真空，其中腔室（6）与真空发生器相关联并且布置成通过阀门（10）与真空夹持器元件 15），其通过积聚在腔室中的过压而致动，以将连接（9）打开到真空夹持器元件，以便由于压缩空气流（P）的中断而将超压排出到真空夹持器元件。 真空发生器的特征在于，室（6）另外包括与环境大气的流动连接（11），并且在附加流动连接（11）中，单向阀（10）被布置成打开连接 （11），由于室（6）中的空气压力低于大气压力导致的气氛。

公开(公告)号：US20120032461A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13197967

申请日：2011-08-04

Applicant: Bernhard Hukelmann

Inventor： Bernhard Hukelmann

IPC: B25J15/06

CPC classification number: B65G47/911 ,  B26D7/018 ,  B26D2007/011 ,  B26D2210/02 ,  B65G2201/0202

Abstract: The invention provides a suction gripper, the drive means of which consists of a compressed-air source and which is disposed, respectively, that a connectable drive means can consist of a compressed-air source. The suction gripper according to the invention has a central channel in a casing which preferably is arranged along the longitudinal axis of the casing. The central channel has a first opening opened up by a convex surface around the central channel. The central channel adjacent to the convex surface has its smallest cross-section and from this broadens towards the second opening opposite the first opening.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种吸力夹持器，其驱动装置由压缩空气源组成，并分别设置成可连接的驱动装置可由压缩空气源组成。 根据本发明的抽吸夹具具有在壳体中的中心通道，其优选地沿壳体的纵向轴线布置。 中心通道具有由中央通道周围的凸面开放的第一开口。 与凸表面相邻的中心通道具有最小的横截面，并且朝向与第一开口相对的第二开口变宽。

公开(公告)号：US07516995B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11760414

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: Nebojsa Ilija Jaksic

Inventor： Nebojsa Ilija Jaksic

IPC: B25J15/06

CPC classification number: B25J15/0616 ,  B25B11/007 ,  B65G47/911

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the manipulation of objects are provided, comprising steps of creating a low pressure zone between a plate with a gas-flowing surface and an object to be manipulated. This gas is forced to flow between the surface of the plate and the object. The low-pressure zone created between the surface and the object results in a force acting on the object and towards the plate. By moving the plate the object is moved. The method and apparatus are easy to implement and provide contact manipulation of objects.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于操纵物体的方法和装置，包括在具有气体流动表面的板和要操纵的物体之间产生低压区的步骤。 该气体被迫在板的表面和物体之间流动。 在表面和物体之间产生的低压区导致作用在物体上并朝向板的力。 通过移动板，物体被移动。 该方法和装置易于实现并提供对象的接触操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080292446A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12092637

申请日：2006-11-01

Applicant: Darwin Gordon Caldwell ,  Steven Thomas Davis

Inventor： Darwin Gordon Caldwell ,  Steven Thomas Davis

IPC: B66C3/00 ,  B65G47/91

CPC classification number: B65G47/911 ,  B66C1/0212 ,  B66C1/0231 ,  B66C1/0262 ,  B66C1/0268 ,  H01L21/6838

Abstract: A Bernoulli Effect pick-up device (1) for the handling of products (20) comprises a surface (4) adapted such that gaseous fluid flow across said surface (4) provides a pick-up force to be generated, by the Bernoulli Effect, in a direction towards said surface (4), and a conduit (2) for the supply of the gaseous fluid. The conduit (2) has an outlet opening (5) at the surface (4) and is adapted to supply gaseous fluid in a direction opposed to the pick-up direction. The outlet (5) of the conduit (2) is associated with a deflector (9) for directing gaseous fluid across the surface (4) and preventing direct impingement of the fluid on a product (2) that has been picked-up by the device (1). The product (20) may for example be a slice of a foodstuff, e.g. tomato or hard-boiled egg.

Abstract translation: 用于处理产品（20）的伯努利效应拾取装置（1）包括适于使得气体流体流过所述表面（4）提供通过伯努利效应产生的拾取力的表面（4） 在朝向所述表面（4）的方向上，以及用于供应气体流体的导管（2）。 导管（2）在表面（4）处具有出口开口（5），并且适于沿与拾取方向相反的方向供应气态流体。 导管（2）的出口（5）与用于引导气体流体穿过表面（4）的偏转器（9）相关联，并且防止流体直接冲击在已被 装置（1）。 产品（20）可以例如是食品的切片，例如食品。 番茄或煮熟的鸡蛋。

公开(公告)号：US20050214078A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-29

申请号：US11086790

申请日：2005-03-22

Applicant: Elmar Zeidler ,  Donald Vassel

Inventor： Elmar Zeidler ,  Donald Vassel

IPC: B65G47/91 ,  B65G49/06 ,  C03B35/24 ,  B65G51/20

CPC classification number: B65G49/065 ,  B65G47/911 ,  B65G2207/06 ,  B65G2249/045 ,  C03B35/246

Abstract: In a contact-free plate conveyor including an arrangement of nozzles each having a cup-like shape widening to a planar rim thereof, means are provided for supplying air under pressure to the nozzles such that the air flow toward and through a gap formed between the rims of the cups at high speed generates a vacuum between the cup rims and the plate so as to hold the plate at a predetermined distance from the nozzle arrangement.

Abstract translation: 在一种无接触板式输送机中，该输送机包括各自具有加宽到其平面边缘的杯状形状的喷嘴布置，用于在压力下向喷嘴供应空气，使得空气流向并穿过形成在 杯子的高速轮缘在杯形边缘和板之间产生真空，以便将板保持在离喷嘴装置预定距离处。

公开(公告)号：US06402843B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09456135

申请日：1999-12-07

Applicant: Oleg Siniaguine ,  Sergey Savastiouk ,  Alex Berger ,  Igor Bagriy

Inventor： Oleg Siniaguine ,  Sergey Savastiouk ,  Alex Berger ,  Igor Bagriy

IPC: C23C1600

CPC classification number: H01L21/68735 ,  B25B11/005 ,  B65G47/911 ,  H01L21/6838

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-contact holder for substantially planar workpieces, particularly suited for holding thin workpieces without substantial distortion. The present invention includes a cylindrical chuck having a gas inlet orifice positioned at an oblique. The introduction of pressurized gas creates a vortex and vacuum attraction holding a wafer in close proximity to the chuck while the gas exiting from the chuck prevents contact between wafer and chuck. Small diameter chucks located in close proximity help the present invention avoid distortion when processing very thin workpieces. The gas exiting from the chuck of the present invention exits preferentially in a certain angular direction. Chucks are arranged on the wafer holder such that exiting gas is preferentially directed radially towards the periphery of the holder and that exiting gas is directed between adjacent chucks, not directly at another nearby chuck. Chucks on the periphery of the holder are positioned have the gas exiting therefrom towards the periphery of the holder and overlapping the gas flow from immediately adjacent chucks. Chucks on the periphery of the holder are located as close together as feasible. The combination of overlapping gas flow and close proximity creates a gas shield on the boundary of the wafer holder.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于基本上平面的工件的非接触保持器，特别适用于保持薄的工件而没有实质的变形。 本发明包括具有位于倾斜处的气体入口孔的圆柱形卡盘。 加压气体的引入产生涡流和真空吸引，将晶片保持在靠近卡盘的位置，而从卡盘排出的气体防止晶片和卡盘之间的接触。 紧邻的小直径卡盘有助于本发明在加工非常薄的工件时避免扭曲。 从本发明的卡盘排出的气体优先在一定的角度方向上离开。 卡盘布置在晶片保持器上，使得离开的气体优选地朝向保持器的周边径向引导，并且排出气体被引导在相邻卡盘之间，而不是直接在另一个附近卡盘处。 定位在保持器周边的卡盘具有从其朝向保持器的周边离开的气体，并与来自紧邻的卡盘的气流重叠。 夹持器外围的夹头尽可能靠近在一起。 重叠气流和近距离的组合在晶片保持器的边界上形成气体屏蔽。