18073229. PASSIVE SEPARATION CASSETTE AND CARRIER simplified abstract (Applied Materials, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 PASSIVE SEPARATION CASSETTE AND CARRIER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 PASSIVE SEPARATION CASSETTE AND CARRIER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about the Technology
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
PASSIVE SEPARATION CASSETTE AND CARRIER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
James B. Exley of Jarrell TX (US)
James D. Strassner of Austin TX (US)
PASSIVE SEPARATION CASSETTE AND CARRIER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18073229 titled 'PASSIVE SEPARATION CASSETTE AND CARRIER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system for holding and transporting workpieces using a cassette that can support a carrier and workpiece at different elevations. This allows for efficient processing of workpieces by robots.
- The system includes a cassette that supports a carrier and workpiece at two different elevations.
- A first robot places the carrier with the workpiece on the cassette, where the carrier moves down while the workpiece is supported by taller posts.
- A second robot later removes the workpiece from the cassette for processing and then places it back.
- Different sized workpieces can be accommodated by the carriers without changing the cassette.
Key Features and Innovation
- Cassette system supports workpieces at different elevations for efficient processing.
- Robots can easily handle workpieces using the cassette and carriers.
- Ability to accommodate different sized workpieces without changing the system.
Potential Applications
The system can be used in manufacturing processes where workpieces need to be transported and processed efficiently by robots.
Problems Solved
- Efficient handling and processing of workpieces.
- Accommodation of different sized workpieces without changing the system.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency in workpiece processing.
- Flexibility in handling different sized workpieces.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes.
Commercial Applications
The system can be applied in industries such as automotive, electronics, and aerospace for efficient handling and processing of workpieces by robots.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior patents related to robotic workpiece handling systems to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in robotic systems for workpiece handling and processing to enhance efficiency in manufacturing processes.
Questions about the Technology
What are the key advantages of using a cassette system for workpiece handling?
The cassette system allows for efficient processing of workpieces by robots, accommodating different sizes without changing the system.
How does the system improve manufacturing processes compared to traditional methods?
The system streamlines workpiece handling and processing, increasing efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for holding and transporting one or more workpieces is disclosed. The system includes a cassette that is configured to support a carrier and a workpiece at two different elevations. In this way, as the carrier with the workpiece is placed on the cassette by a first robot, the carrier moves down further, as the workpiece is supported by taller support posts. The end effector of a second robot may then later remove only the workpiece from the cassette for processing. The processed workpiece is later placed back in the cassette by the second robot. This processed workpiece is then removed, along with the carrier, by the first robot. Carriers may be created to accommodate different sized workpieces such that the cassette remains unchanged.
