Automated Parts Storage and Retrieval System Positioning Device and Method.

Dands, G. M.

Automated Parts Storage and Retrieval System Positioning Device and Method.

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Abstract:

A device accurately positions a conveyor, the conveyor having a conveyable periphery driveable by a motor, a plurality of storage bins located along the periphery, having a coarse position sensor disposed for coupling to the motor and a plurality of fine position sensors with a respective one of the fine sensors located at a respective fixed location adjacent to the periphery. At least one bin locator is associated with at least one of the bins. A home sensor is located at a fixed location adjacent to the periphery, with a home locator affixed to the periphery.

Author(s):

Dands, G. M.

Author Organization(s):

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC

Descriptive Note:

Patent Application,

Pagination:

0011

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

Distribution Statement:

Availability: This Government-owned Invention Available For U.s. Licensing And, Possibly, For Foreign Licensing. Copy Of Application Available Ntis.

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

PAT-APPL-649 445

Subject Terms

Communities of Interest:

Sensors

Descriptor(s):

*Patent applications, *Conveyors, Parts, Storage, Containers, Automatic, Motion, Control systems, Position finding, Detectors, Positioning devices(Machinery)

Field(s)/Group(s):

Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies

Keyword(s):

*Parts storage and retrieval, *Carousels

Report Date:

1984 Sep 11