Fanuc Robotics America Corporation

Mike G Beem

Scott J Clifford

Paul D Copioli

Stan Henry McClosky

Brad Niederquell

Robert C Foti

W Daniel Mantz

Roy A Jerue

James M Kowalski

Matt Zimmerer

Eric D Buchanan

An apparatus for processing objects includes an elevated tubular frame rail mounting a four axis robot arm with a tool such as a painting applicator. The robot is attached to a mounting base that moves along the rail permitting painting of the top and/or side of a vehicle body. Electrical power and fluid lines can be routed through the rail to the robot. Two such rails and multiple robots can be combined as a module for installation in a new or an existing painting booth.

Modular painting apparatus

A painting robot outer arm includes a non-conductive housing mounting a color changer on the outside and a paint canister on the inside connected by an isolating paint transfer line. The paint canister is releasably attached to a piston ram and drive motor by a quick disconnect coupling. The paint supply is isolated from the applied high voltage by cleaning and drying the transfer line. The rate of filling of the canister can be controlled in response to sensed torque applied by a drive motor moving a piston in the paint canister.

Robotic apparatus for painting

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Sterling Heights, MI, United States of America

Mike G Beem