发明名称 |
Moving objects across a surface using a vertically-adjustable low friction transfer module |
摘要 |
An approach is provided to move an object across a surface using a grid of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules. A first set of transfer modules is selected from the grid, with the first set of modules being underneath the object. Back-side and front-side sets of modules are identified from the selected first set of modules, with the back-side sets being toward the back of the object opposite to the horizontal direction and the front-side sets being toward the front side of the object that faces the horizontal direction. The back-side and front-side sets are vertically adjusted so that the average of the back-side sets of vertical heights is higher than the average of the front-side sets of vertical heights. The vertical adjustment of the transfer modules causes the object to move across the tops of the transfer modules in the horizontal direction. |
申请公布号 |
US8577496(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2013.11.05 |
申请号 |
US201213531508 |
申请日期 |
2012.06.23 |
申请人 |
MASTERS NATHAN E.;ORAVEC JAMES ADAM;REY RODRIGO ALBERTO;SOWDERS MATTHEW ROBERT;INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION |
发明人 |
MASTERS NATHAN E.;ORAVEC JAMES ADAM;REY RODRIGO ALBERTO;SOWDERS MATTHEW ROBERT |
分类号 |
G06F7/00;B65G13/02;B65G13/08;B65G17/06;B65G17/38;B65G39/20;G05B19/04 |
主分类号 |
G06F7/00 |
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