Device and method for transferring elastomer blocks
AssigneeCompagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin
InventorsThomas Trabattoni, Frédéric Drago
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a device for the automated transfer of an elastomeric block between a first position, where it is installed on a flexible support, and a second position. The device comprises a gripper that is able to take hold of the block and a manipulator that is able to move and orient the gripper so as to set the block in motion. The disclosure also relates to a method for running such a device.
Claims14
A device for the automated transfer of an elastomeric block between a first position, where it is installed on a flexible support, and a second position, comprising a gripper that is able to take hold of the block and a manipulator that is able to move and orient the gripper so as to set the block in motion, it also comprises a means for maintaining the position of the support during a movement of the elastomeric block, the means for maintaining the position of the support including a linear actuator with an arm that has a device for bearing on the flexible support, and a means for returning the flexible support into position, comprising a device for blowing air in the direction of the flexible support to blow air towards the flexible support to return the flexible support into position, the device including at least two nozzles that are oriented in different directions.
A device for the automated transfer of an elastomeric block between a first position, where the elastomeric block is installed on a flexible support, and a second position, the device comprising:
- a gripper that is able to take hold of the block;
- a manipulator that is able to move and orient the gripper so as to set the block in motion;
- the manipulator further including a linear actuator for maintaining the position of the support during a movement of the elastomeric block and at least two nozzles that are oriented in different directions and are configured to blow air towards the flexible support to return the flexible support into position.
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