发明名称 |
Optical robotic sorting apparatus |
摘要 |
An optical robotic sorting apparatus for identifying and sorting a product is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the optical robotic sorting apparatus illuminates the product with a light source, images the product using at least one imaging device, analyzes the image, and activates a robotic sorter to sort the product; wherein the robotic sorter utilizes a vacuum tool to handle the product. |
申请公布号 |
US9492848(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.11.15 |
申请号 |
US201514675913 |
申请日期 |
2015.04.01 |
申请人 |
Bratney Companies |
发明人 |
Davis Curt Matthew |
分类号 |
B07C5/00;B07C5/342 |
主分类号 |
B07C5/00 |
代理机构 |
Brick Gentry PC |
代理人 |
Brick Gentry PC ;Laurenzo Brian J.;Susie Jessica L. |
主权项 |
1. An apparatus for identifying and sorting a product on a conveyor comprising:
an imaging device; a central processing unit in communication with said imaging device; a means for controlling said apparatus in communication with said central processing unit; a means for sorting said product in communication with said central processing unit; wherein said means for sorting comprises at least one robotic sorter having at least one vacuum tool; and wherein said one robotic sorter or said at least one vacuum tool have a range of movement along an axis to cover the width of said conveyor. |
地址 |
Urbandale IA US |