This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Dmg Mori Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Yuki Kumano: Innovator in Automated Transport Systems
Introduction
Yuki Kumano is a notable inventor based in Nara, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of automated transport systems, particularly with his innovative designs that enhance efficiency and functionality.
Latest Patents
Kumano holds a patent for a workpiece stocker. This invention features a workpiece setting member that can be pulled out from a housed position to both a vehicle working position side and an opposite vehicle working position side. The automated transport system identifies a target workpiece stocker and a target workpiece setting member for operations performed by a robot mounted on an automated guided vehicle. It also drives a pullout restriction mechanism unit to prevent the workpiece setting member from being pulled out to the opposite vehicle working position side or being pulled out to the vehicle working position side before the automated guided vehicle arrives at a working position. The robot then pulls out the workpiece setting member to the vehicle working position side after identification.
Career Highlights
Kumano is currently employed at DMG Mori Co., Ltd., a leading company in the manufacturing of machine tools and automation solutions. His work at DMG Mori has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas in automated systems.
Collaborations
Some of his coworkers include Shojiro Tanaka and Shotaro Morikawa, who contribute to the collaborative environment that fosters innovation at DMG Mori.
Conclusion
Yuki Kumano's contributions to automated transport systems exemplify the spirit of innovation in modern manufacturing. His patent for the workpiece stocker showcases his ability to solve complex problems in the industry.