CONTAINER TRANSFER SYSTEM

摘要

A container transfer system, which is servo-driven under computer control, for transferring bottles and other container types of varying geometries for the purposes of filling or other type of operation related to the preparation of bottles or containers. The system replaces existing transfer stars and provides the ability to transfer a variety of container geometries without changing stars and is "smart" by virtue of servo driven gripping mechanisms under computer control. The gripping mechanisms consist of arms in parallel with a modified surface on each arm to assist gripping. Under software control, servo drivers move opposing faces of the gripping arms toward each other to securely grip a container, where the plane of the opposing faces is perpendicular to the direction of travel.