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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2008
Scott J. Clifford, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Paul D. Copioli, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Bradley O. Niederquell, Troy, MI (US);
Randy Graca, Macomb, MI (US);
Yi Sun, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Scott J. Clifford, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Paul D. Copioli, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Bradley O. Niederquell, Troy, MI (US);
Randy Graca, Macomb, MI (US);
Yi Sun, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Fanuc Robotics America, Inc., Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and system for handling a swing metal panel using a robot's drive axis servo motor feedback to eliminate the need for the sensors and breakaway devices is provided. Using the servo motor feedback for this function reduces cost and improves reliability. The method also applies the servo motor feedback to hold a panel in position and exchange the panel between robots during the painting or coating process.