Modular cobot system and method thereof
AssigneeFlextur Corp.
InventorsJohn W. Wengerd, Larry E. Weaver
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Abstract
A modular cobot system is provided having a table that can connect with a plurality of modular secondary tables to enable a user to select or define a user-selected collective workspace area. The modularlity of the cobot system may be effectuated by brackets on the primary table that universally connect with corresponding components or brackets on the secondary tables. The cobot may have a visual system that utilizes a zeroed reference point or multiple reference points. Further, the tabletop may include a V-shaped channel that ensure proper alignment of clamps that hold a workpiece.
Claims20
A cobot system comprising:
- a cobot mounted on a tabletop;
- at least one leg supporting the tabletop;
- a bracket on the at least one leg, wherein the bracket is shaped to receive a component indirectly coupled to a modular second tabletop, wherein when the bracket receives the component, a collective workspace area is established and is defined by the tabletop and the modular second tabletop for the cobot to engage a workpiece located in the collective workspace area.
A method comprising:
- aligning a secondary tabletop with a tabletop supporting a cobot;
- aligning a component indirectly coupled to the secondary tabletop with a bracket on a leg supporting the tabletop;
- abutting the component with the bracket;
- and
- connecting the component to the bracket to thereby establish a collective workspace area defined by the aligned tabletop and secondary tabletop within which the cobot performs an operation.
A welding table kit comprising:
- a primary table that supports a welding cobot;
- a plurality of secondary tables that are selectively connectable with the primary table based on a user-selected preference and configuration of a resultant collective workspace area defined by aligned tabletops of the primary table and the secondary tables, wherein connection of the secondary tables to the primary table is effectuated by joining complementary connectors on respective legs of the primary table and the secondary tables.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.