ROBOTIZED TRANSPORT AND TRANSFER SYSTEM

摘要

A system and a method for maintaining, transferring and transporting a flexible package. The system includes a manipulating system, preferably a five axis robot, for transferring and displacing the flexible package and a lift-assist platform positioned within a reach of the manipulating system for transporting the package and for supporting a weight of the flexible package. The system may be used more specifically for the transport and transfer of upright flexible packages. The system simplifies the tool supported by the robot, thus allowing use of a smaller robot.

主权项

1. A system for transporting and transferring a filled flexible package, having a top with an open mouth and a bottom, towards a flexible package closing system, the system comprising:
a lift-assist platform receiving the bottom of the flexible package in a filled state at a first position and supporting a substantial portion of a weight of the filled flexible package from the first position to a second position, spaced-apart from the first position, the lift-assist platform comprising a displacing system to displace and support the filled flexible package in an upright configuration from the first position to the second position; a multi-axis robot having a gripper configured to grasp the top of the filled flexible package in the first position and control the top of the filled flexible package during displacement and transfer to the second position; and a controller operatively connected to the lift-assist platform and the multi-axis robot and synchronizing motion of the lift-assist platform and the multi-axis robot.