Fanuc Robotics North America, Inc.

Fanuc Robotics America Corporation

Roy A Jerue

Scott J Clifford

Paul D Copioli

Michael G Beem

Mike G Beem

James M Kowalski

Eric D Buchanan

Steven R Walsh

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 robotic system for handling a plurality of items includes a conveyor that moves the items along a central longitudinal axis of the conveyor. A robot base is supported on a rail directly above the conveyor. The robot is moveable along the rail so that it moves along the axis of the conveyor. The robot includes a three-axis arm that is supported for movement relative to the robot base. The robot arm has equal, symmetric access to either side of the conveyor. The robot base does not rotate relative to the conveyor axis.

Material handling robot and rail assembly

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Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States of America

Roy A Jerue