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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
May. 04, 2009
Jatin P. Bhatt, Richmond Heights, OH (US);
Jacob S. Baker, Rocky River, OH (US);
David R. Mowry, Concord Township, OH (US);
Stephen L. Steh, Mentor, OH (US);
William C. Schwarz, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Jatin P. Bhatt, Richmond Heights, OH (US);
Jacob S. Baker, Rocky River, OH (US);
David R. Mowry, Concord Township, OH (US);
Stephen L. Steh, Mentor, OH (US);
William C. Schwarz, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc., Mayfield Heights, OH (US);
Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods that integrate and/or control motion of a plurality of axes in a motion control environment. Grouped axes can be linked (e.g., via a tag) to provide desired multi-axis coordinated motion as well as provide control for corresponding aspects of motion such as acceleration, velocity, etc. Such axes can be integrated with other control functionality such as process and/or machine control to provide the user with a comprehensive control. The foregoing can provide simple mechanisms for moving devices in multiple axes of a coordinate system in a coordinated fashion. Such coordinated move functionality can provide a user-friendly interface for linear and circular moves in multi-dimensional space. The algorithm employed for path planning can provide fast execution and dynamic parameter changes (e.g., maximum velocity, acceleration and deceleration) along a desired path of motion. In this manner, such instructions can provide smooth transitions from one coordinated move to the next.