Patents by Inventor Francisco Cortés Grau

Francisco Cortés Grau has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Parts handling device, system and method
    Patent number: 8855817
    Abstract: A method for operating a system including at least two robots for handling parts and a robot control unit arranged for control of said at least two robots. Each of the robots is arranged with a parts handler device including a rigid arm with one end connected to the end element of an arm of the robot by a first swivel arranged for radial movement of the rigid arm in relation to the end element. Each of the robots is also arranged with a gripper connected to the rigid arm by a second swivel arranged for free, passive rotation of the gripper in relation to the rigid arm. The method includes generating instructions for the at least two robots to pick and/or move and/or place a part and sending the instructions to each robot simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: ABB Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Ramon Casanelles, Francisco Cortés Grau
  • PARTS HANDLING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100036525
    Abstract: A method for operating a system including at least two robots for handling parts and a robot control unit arranged for control of said at least two robots. Each of the robots is arranged with a parts handler device including a rigid arm with one end connected to the end element of an arm of the robot by a first swivel arranged for radial movement of the rigid arm in relation to the end element. Each of the robots is also arranged with a gripper connected to the rigid arm by a second swivel arranged for free, passive rotation of the gripper in relation to the rigid arm. The method includes generating instructions for the at least two robots to pick and/or move and/or place a part and sending the instructions to each robot simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: ABB RESEARCH LTD.
    Inventors: Ramon Casanelles, Francisco Cortes Grau
  • Part-handling device and industrial handler comprising said device
    Publication number: 20070207026
    Abstract: A device for handling a part. The device is configured for coupling to a handler. The device comprises a rigid arm, a support coupled to the rigid arm, a motor mounted on the arm, and a transmission coupled to the motor and the support. The rigid arm is configured to rotate integrally with an end element of the handler when the rigid arm is coupled to the handier. The support is turnable relative to the rigid arm, and the support is configured for coupling, to a gripping element. The motor is configured for actuating turning of the support relative to the rigid arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Francisco Cortes Grau, Ramon Casanelles Moix