Patents Assigned to Aidco International, Inc.
  • Multi-modal container handling system
    Patent number: 7309203
    Abstract: A multi-modal container handling system includes a tool presentation platform mounted to a multi-axis robot. The platform has a number of mechanically locking collets for handling either empty or full containers, and a number of multi-jawed grippers telescopically mounted to the platform for handling empty containers. Both the collets and grippers may be used for moving empty containers, with the collets being used exclusively for inserting full containers into a shipping rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: AIDCO International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Clark, William A Frank, Phillip K Ickes
  • Air-powered vacuum tool for handling multiple workpieces
    Patent number: 7296834
    Abstract: An air-powered vacuum tool for handling multiple workpieces includes vacuum ports formed in a vacuum manifold body and associated air-powered vacuum generators operatively connected with the vacuum manifold body such that each of the vacuum ports is provided with vacuum. Groups of pickup orifices associated with the vacuum ports engage multiple workpieces. Each of the pickup orifices is operatively connected with at least one of the vacuum ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Aidco International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Clark, William A. Frank, Richard M. Harrington, Salahuddin F. Khan
  • Multi-modal package handling tool and system
    Patent number: 7153085
    Abstract: A multi-modal package handling tool and system uses a robot carrying an end of arm tool incorporating several package handling devices such as vacuum carrying units, extensible package grippers, and a slideably deployable package platform. Each these package handling devices may be used singly, or in combination with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Aidco International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A Clark, William A Frank, Salahuddin F Khan
  • MULTI-MODAL CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20060182604
    Abstract: A multi-modal container handling system includes a tool presentation platform mounted to a multi-axis robot. The platform has a number of mechanically locking collets for handling either empty or full containers, and a number of multi-jawed grippers telescopically mounted to the platform for handling empty containers. Both the collets and grippers may be used for moving empty containers, with the collets being used exclusively for inserting full containers into a shipping rack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: AIDCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY CLARK, WILLIAM FRANK, PHILLIP ICKES
  • MULTI-MODAL PACKAGE HANDLING TOOL AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20060133917
    Abstract: A multi-modal package handling tool and system uses a robot carrying an end of arm tool incorporating several package handling devices such as vacuum carrying units, extensible package grippers, and a slideably deployable package platform. Each these package handling devices may be used singly, or in combination with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: AIDCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY CLARK, WILLIAM FRANK, SALAHUDDIN KHAN
  • WORKPIECE HANDLING SYSTEM WITH GEOSTATIONARY EJECTION FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20060120850
    Abstract: A workpiece handling system has a geostationary ejection function in which a carrier slidingly engages and lifts workpieces. The carrier is equipped with an ejector which is moved at a velocity opposite to movement of the carrier when the carrier is being unloaded, such that workpieces being unloaded from the carrier are maintained in a geostationary position during unloading or disengagement of the workpieces from the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: AIDCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY CLARK, WILLIAM FRANK, PHILLIP ICKES
  • AIR-POWERED VACUUM TOOL FOR HANDLING MULTIPLE WORKPIECES
    Publication number: 20060082172
    Abstract: An air-powered vacuum tool for handling multiple workpieces includes vacuum ports formed in a vacuum manifold body and associated air-powered vacuum generators operatively connected with the vacuum manifold body such that each of the vacuum ports is provided with vacuum. Groups of pickup orifices associated with the vacuum ports engage multiple workpieces. Each of the pickup orifices is operatively connected with at least one of the vacuum ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: AIDCO INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY CLARK, WILLIAM FRANK, RICHARD HARRINGTON, SALAHUDDIN KHAN