System and method with multi-axis tilting

摘要

A system includes a plurality of stations positioned along a direction of conveyance. Rails span the length of all stations and include at least first, second, and third rails configured for independent vertical movement. A plurality of objects is supported by and movable along the first, second, and third rails between the stations. Each of the plurality of objects has first, second, and third supports coupled to the respective first, second, and third rails so that all of the plurality of objects tilt in unison about a first set of parallel axes in response to the first, second, and third rails being positioned in a first configuration of vertical heights, and all of the plurality of objects tilt in unison about a second set of parallel axes in response to the first, second, and third rails being positioned in a second configuration of vertical heights.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a plurality of stations positioned along a direction of conveyance; a set of rails spanning across a length of the plurality of stations and including at least first, second, and third rails; and a plurality of objects supported by and movable along the first, second, and third rails relative to the plurality of stations so that each of the plurality of objects may be positioned at a corresponding one of the stations, wherein each of the plurality of objects has first, second, and third supports coupled to the respective first, second, and third rails, wherein each of the first, second, and third rails is vertically movable independently of the other two of the first, second, and third rails to set respective heights of the first, second, and third supports coupled thereto, and wherein independent vertical movement of selected ones of the first, second, and third rails is configured to set a first configuration in which all of the plurality of objects are tilted in unison about a first set of axes, and to set a second configuration in which all of the plurality of objects are tilted in unison about a second set of axes.