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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2012
Dynamic Micro Systems, Radolfzell, DE;
Farzad Tabrizi, Reno, NV (US);
David Barker, Walnut Creek, CA (US);
Brooks Automation, GmbH, , DE;
Abstract
An integrated robotic mechanism is disclosed for improving transport equipment, integrating an object movement with other functionalities such as alignment or identification. The disclosed integrated robot assembly can comprise a multiple end effector for moving a plurality of workpieces, a single end effector for moving a single workpiece, a rotation chuck incorporated on the robot body to provide alignment capability, and an optional identification subsystem for identify the object during transport. The present invention robot assembly can be used in a sorter or stocker equipment, in processing equipment, and a transfer system.