Patents Assigned to Phase 2 Automation
  • Transfer method using walking beam gripper
    Patent number: 4907939
    Abstract: A method for transporting annular disks is disclosed in which the disks, stored in a cassette, are loaded onto a cantilever as a group, transported to another location, and unloaded singly by a walking beam motion along the cantilever. The process is reversed for loading the disks into a cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Assignee: Phase 2 Automation
    Inventor: Richard J. Carlton
  • Walking beam gripper
    Patent number: 4865509
    Abstract: Apparatus for transporting annular disks is disclosed in which a pair of jaws provide either a radial or an inside grip on the disks. The disks are stored on a cantilever and moved along the beam by an additional walking beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Phase 2 Automation
    Inventor: Richard J. Carlton
  • Safety joint for robotic arm
    Patent number: 4741642
    Abstract: An improved joint for connecting an end effector to a robotic arm is described. The joint includes a spring for supporting the weight of the end effector, a plurality of ball and socket locating members, and a plurality of ball plungers. The ball plungers are located adjacent a platform connected to the robotic arm to effect a snap-like trip point when struck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: Phase 2 Automation
    Inventor: Richard J. Carlton