摘要 |
A robotic arm (10) for use with a pharmaceutical unit of use transport and storage system (200) comprises a base plate (26) with a first cam track segment (28) and a second cam track segment (34). A first arm segment (62) is rotatably attached to the base plate (26) and a second arm segment (96) is rotatably attached to the first arm segment (62) and includes a cam track follower (108) that engages with the first and second cam track segments (28, 34) to guide the movement of the second arm segment (96). A platform (148) is secured to an end of the second arm segment (96) and is adapted to engage a product (208). A series of orientation sprockets (8, 1290, 122, 138) and drive chains (154, 156) cooperate to maintain the platform (148) rearwardly oriented as the arm (10) extends from a retracted position to an extended position. |