Apparatus and method for automatic pallet builder calibration
By adopting real-time adaptive palletizer unit body and visual system in the pallet loader, the fully automatic calibration and teaching of the pallet loader is realized, the problem of low pallet loading efficiency in the prior art is solved, and the system throughput efficiency is improved.
CN119731098APending Publication Date: 2025-03-28SIMBERTIQUE CANADA LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202380034104.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-02-13
- Filing Date
- 2023-02-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-28
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
In the prior art, the calibration process of the pallet loader is complex and subjective, resulting in low pallet construction efficiency and limited system throughput efficiency.
Method used
The real-time adaptive palletizer unit is adopted, equipped with a vision system and electromagnetic sensor, to realize the fully automatic calibration and teaching of the robot palletizer to ensure the efficient construction of pallet loads.
Benefits of technology
Through fully automatic calibration and teaching, pallet loading efficiency is improved, the efficient operation of the system is ensured, and human error is reduced.
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Abstract
A pallet building apparatus for automatically building a pallet load of a pallet load item unit onto a pallet support is disclosed, comprising: a frame defining a pallet station having a pallet building base for the pallet support; an articulated robot connected to the frame; at least one three-dimensional camera connected to the frame, separate and distinct from the articulated robot, and arranged to generate a three-dimensional image of a pallet support on a pallet building base and a pallet loading build on the pallet support; a controller operably connected to the at least one articulated robot and the at least one three-dimensional camera; and an automatic calibration system for calibrating the articulated robot, the controller communicatively connected to the automatic calibration system and configured to automatically calibrate the articulated robot from a substantially uncalibrated state and to automatically teach a position of the articulated robot pallet station.
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