Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for forming a container from a generally flat re-configurable blank. A first portion of an outward facing surface of a blank support device is positioned proximate a first portion of a blank while the blank is in a first orientation. While the first portion of the blank is maintained in the first orientation, a second portion of said blank is rotated from the first orientation, around a second portion of the outward facing surface of the blank support device to form a blank that has a generally tubular configuration. The system and method may provide that during the rotating of said second portion of said blank, the blank is engaged on a surface side which forms an inner surface of the generally tubular configuration. Also disclosed is a system and method that includes retaining a reconfigurable blank in a holding apparatus; applying adhesive to a surface of the blank while said blank is retained in the holding apparatus.

Abstract: A gripping device (76) is provided for lifting a preform for a wind turbine blade from a preform mould (71). The gripping device (76) comprises a base frame (62), a plurality of arms (78) slidably mounted on the base frame (62), each arm (78) having a proximal end and a distal end, a plurality of gripping members (86) for gripping a top surface (75) of the preform. The vertical position of one or more arms (78) of the gripping device (76) relative to the base frame (62) may change when lowering the gripping device (76) towards a preform to reflect the top surface (75) of the perform.

Abstract: A substrate processing system includes: a batch-type processing part that collectively processes a lot including substrates arranged at a first pitch; a single-substrate-type processing part that processes the substrates of the lot one by one; and an interface part that delivers the substrates between the batch-type processing part and the single-substrate-type processing part. The batch-type processing part includes a processing bath that stores a processing solution having a lump shape or a mist shape, a first holder that holds the substrates arranged at the first pitch, and a second holder that receives the substrates arranged at a second pitch from the first holder in the processing solution. The interface part includes a transfer part that transfers the substrates held separately by the first and second holders in the processing solution, from the batch-type processing part to the single-substrate-type processing part.

Abstract: A method performed by a robotic system, for identifying single objects from a random assortment of objects. The robotic system picks, among a random assortment of objects on a presentation surface, an object from the presentation surface at a determined picking point. The robotic system removes any remaining objects from the presentation surface. The robotic system places the picked object on the presentation surface. The robotic system further analyzes the picked object on the presentation surface, in order to identify a single object.

Abstract: A method for fault detection in a fabrication facility is provided. The method includes moving a wafer carrier along a predetermined path multiple times using a transportation apparatus. The method also includes collecting data associated with an environmental condition within the wafer carrier or around the wafer carrier using a metrology tool on the predetermined path in a previous movement of the transportation apparatus. The method further includes measuring the environmental condition within the wafer carrier or around the wafer carrier using the metrology tool during the movement of the wafer carrier. In addition, the method includes issuing a warning when the measured environmental condition is outside a range of acceptable values. The range of acceptable values is derived from the data collected in the previous movement of the transportation apparatus.

Abstract: A load storage system is provided for holding standardized containers including a first stocker for being positioned on a first story and a second stocker for being positioned on a second story. The first and second stockers each include at least one load support for supporting the standardized containers. A floor is positioned between the first and second stockers. The floor defines a portal between and directly connecting the first and second stockers. The portal is positioned in alignment with the load supports in the first and second stockers. A vertical transfer device is positioned in alignment with the load supports in the first and second stockers and is configured to move the standardized containers through the portal between the first and second stockers. A method of operating the load storage system is also provided.

Abstract: A multiple die container load port may include a housing with an opening, and an elevator to accommodate a plurality of different sized die containers. The multiple die container load port may include a stage supported by the housing and moveable within the opening of the housing by the elevator. The stage may include one or more positioning mechanisms to facilitate positioning of the plurality of different sized die containers on the stage, and may include different portions movable by the elevator to accommodate the plurality of different sized die containers. The multiple die container load port may include a position sensor to identify one of the plurality of different sized die containers positioned on the stage.

Abstract: A transport mechanism for wafers of different sizes and types includes a carrier device and a manipulator device. The carrier device has a mounting rack, multiple supporting units, and multiple carrier units. The multiple supporting units are mounted on the mounting rack, and each supporting unit has two supporting bases. Each one of the multiple carrier units has two carrier plates. Each one of the two carrier plates has a connecting rod and two positioning rods. The two positioning rods are respectively located on two sides of the connecting rod. The manipulator device has a driving unit and a manipulator unit. The manipulator unit is mounted on the driving unit and has two arms. Each one of the two arms has a connecting socket and two positioning sockets. The two positioning sockets are respectively located beside the connecting socket. The locking element is movably mounted to the arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates an inspection apparatus for a display panel and a testing method for display panel. The inspection apparatus includes a platform, a feeding device, a rotatable bearing stage, an optical panel inspection device, a discharging device, a rotation driving device and a transfer device. The platform includes a support frame having a loading-and-unloading area and an inspection area. The feeding device transports the display panel along a feeding direction. The rotation driving device includes a rotation axis and a rotation driving mechanism. The rotation axis has an end fixed at a central part of a bottom surface of the rotatable bearing stage, and the rotation driving mechanism can rotate the rotation axis. The display panel placed on the rotatable bearing stage can be exchanged between the loading-and-unloading area and the inspection area when the rotatable bearing stage is rotated.

Abstract: A transport system is provided. The transport system includes a stocker configured to store an assigned wafer carrier and having a gate port. The transport system also includes a semiconductor apparatus configured to transmit a request signal including a processed time according to a processing wafer carrier loaded on the semiconductor apparatus. The transport system further includes a vehicle configured to transport the assigned wafer carrier from the gate port to the semiconductor apparatus and a control system configured to control the vehicle. When the control system receives the request signal, the control system controls the stocker to transport the assigned wafer carrier inside of the stocker to the gate port at a start time, which is earlier than the processed time, and the control system controls the vehicle to transport the assigned wafer carrier from the gate port to the semiconductor apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for aseptically filling pharmaceutical containers with a pharmaceutical substance and then lyophilizing it. In one general aspect, the system and method can employ a lyophilizer loader subsystem having an interior chamber in communication with an interior chamber of a lyophilizer subsystem via a portal with a sealable door, with the collective interior being aseptically sealable. An articulated robotic arm can be employed to batch transfer to the lyophilizer subsystem container nests bearing the pharmaceutical containers. In one embodiment, the nests may be transferred serially to the loader subsystem, with the articulated robotic arm being configured to transfer the nests of containers in batches to the lyophilizer subsystem. The articulated robotic arm can also be configured to be used to move batches of nests within the lyophilizer subsystem. One implementation includes two articulated arms and a joint rotary wrist driven by two rotary shoulders.

Abstract: Disclosed is a testing apparatus and a testing method using the same, the apparatus having soil in a vacuum chamber includes: a buffer chamber having an entrance/exit opening through which an object to be inspected is inserted, and a first door for opening and closing the entrance/exit opening; a testing chamber divided at one side of the buffer chamber so as to be separated therefrom, and having a connection passage communicating with the buffer chamber; a shutter unit for opening and closing the connection passage; a soil storage part disposed inside the testing chamber, and accommodating soil for testing the object to be inspected; and a vacuum generation means for suctioning air inside the buffer chamber and the testing chamber so as to create a vacuum state.

Abstract: An automatic workpiece transfer machine including multiple conveyance robots configured to convey a workpiece with respect to multiple processing sections; and a control device configured to control driving of the conveyance robots, wherein the conveyance robots are provided with a transfer device configured to perform transfer of the workpiece between the processing sections, a traveling device configured to move the transfer device that is loaded on a traveling table with respect to the processing sections, and a workpiece holding device loaded on the traveling table and configured to hold the workpiece received from the transfer device, and the control device is provided with a workpiece transfer control section configured to, with respect to two adjacent of the conveyance robots, perform transfer of the workpiece between the transfer device of one of the two adjacent conveyance robots and the workpiece holding device of the other of the two adjacent conveyance robots.

Abstract: A loading plate structure and a carrier are provided. The loading plate structure applied to a panel carrier for transporting panels. The loading plate structure comprises of a main body, the main body including at least one recess for receiving a panel therein, wherein a size of any side of the at least one recess is larger than a size of a corresponding side of the panel received therein, and a taking/disposing location formed on the main body with an opening for taking or disposing the panel, wherein through the taking/disposing location the panel is disposed in one recess corresponding to a size of the panel, or is taken out from the recess. The loading plate structure and the carrier can prevent effectively the panels from falling in transport process, promote transport efficiency and product yields, and increase the convenience of late maintenance and cost control.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for aseptically filling pharmaceutical containers with a pharmaceutical substance and then lyophilizing it. In one general aspect, the system and method can employ a lyophilizer loader subsystem having an interior chamber in communication with an interior chamber of a lyophilizer subsystem via a portal with a sealable door, with the collective interior being aseptically sealable. An articulated robotic arm can be employed to batch transfer to the lyophilizer subsystem container nests bearing the pharmaceutical containers. In one embodiment, the nests may be transferred serially to the loader subsystem, with the articulated robotic arm being configured to transfer the nests of containers in batches to the lyophilizer subsystem. The articulated robotic arm can also be configured to be used to move batches of nests within the lyophilizer subsystem. One implementation includes two articulated arms and a joint rotary wrist driven by two rotary shoulders.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for transferring a semiconductor device from a wafer to a target position. The apparatus has at least one rotatable transfer assembly, which has a transfer head rotatable about an axis of rotation of the rotatable transfer assembly to transfer a semiconductor device from a pick-up position to a transfer position. The apparatus also has a transfer assembly actuator arrangement operative to effect movement of the at least one rotatable transfer assembly in an axial direction relative to a plane of rotation of the transfer head.

Abstract: To reduce pumping time of a vacuum treatment chamber served by a transport arrangement in a transport chamber. The vacuum treatment chamber is split in a workpiece treatment compartment and in a pumping compartment in mutual free flow communication and arranged opposite each other with respect to a movement path of the transport arrangement serving the vacuum treatment chamber. The pumping compartment allows providing a pumping port of a flow cross-section area freely selectable independently from the geometry of the treatment compartment.

Abstract: A conveying system includes an external force calculation unit which calculates an external force applied to a robot based on a force or torque applied to the robot detected by a force detection unit, and workpiece parameters changed in accordance with the holding state of a workpiece, and a robot stopping unit which stops the robot when the calculated external force exceeds a threshold. The conveying system further includes a relative movement unit which moves the held workpiece and a workpiece support relative to each other. By the relative movement unit, the workpiece and workpiece support are moved relative to each other without changing the position and posture of the robot.

Abstract: A mobile fixture includes a movable base, a support platform, an adaptor interface, at least one sensor, and a controller. The movable base is configured to travel over a floor. The support platform is articulable with respect to the base. The adaptor interface moves with the support platform, and is configured to mechanically interface with an attachment member. The at least one sensor is coupled to the adaptor interface and is configured to detect at least one of a force or movement resulting from an interaction between the adaptor interface and the attachment member. The controller is operably coupled to the movable base, support platform, and at least one sensor, and is configured to control movement of at least one of the movable base or support platform responsive to the at least one of the force or movement detected by the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for loading substrates in an inspection station is disclosed herein. In one embodiment a loading module for a substrate inspection station is disclosed herein. The loading module includes two arms, a plurality of substrate grippers, two rotatable support members, a conveyor, and at least one actuator. Each arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is opposite the first end. Each substrate gripper is disposed at a respective end of each arm. Each rotatable support member is coupled to a respective one of the arms. The conveyor is disposed between the rotatable support members. The at least one actuator is configured to rotate the arms about the rotatable support members to selectively position the grippers over the conveyor in a location that allows a substrate held by the gripper to be released onto the conveyor.

Abstract: A carrier transport device capable of delivering a carrier to and from an external transport device which transports the carrier is provided. The carrier transport device includes a housing on which the carrier is mountable, first ports provided in the housing and configured to deliver the carrier to and from the external transport device, second ports provided in the housing and provided with a lid opening/closing mechanism, and a transfer machine provided in the housing and configured to transfer the carrier. The first ports, the transfer machine and the second ports are disposed under a transport path of the external transport device. The first ports and the second ports are disposed on both sides of the transfer machine. The second ports are configured at multiple stages.

Abstract: A turret handler with picker pairs is provided for testing a plurality of electronic elements. The turret handler includes a plurality of outer pickers, a plurality of inner pickers, a plurality of sockets and a package carrier. The outer pickers travel along a first circular path. The inner pickers travel along a second circular path. The first circular path and the second circular path are concentric circles, and the outer pickers and the inner pickers are arranged side by side along the radial direction of the first circular path. The sockets include a plurality of first sockets and a plurality of second sockets. The first sockets circumferentially correspond to the first circular path, the second sockets circumferentially correspond to the second circular path, and each first socket corresponds to one second socket along the radial direction. The package carrier includes a plurality of recesses.

Abstract: An elevating mechanism is provided in the embodiments of the disclosure, which relates to the technical field of a substrate carrying mechanism device and is capable of decreasing incidence of an electrostatic-breakdown phenomenon of a substrate to be processed during an ascending-descending process thereof. The elevating mechanism is configured to carry the substrate to be processed, including a plurality of struts, each of which is provided at a supporting end thereof with a support portion which is in contact with the substrate to be processed, by means of a supporting surface provided on the support portion when the elevating mechanism carries the substrate to be processed; and an ionic wind supply.

Abstract: A semiconductor processing assembly, comprising at least one semiconductor processing system and a substrate cassette stocker with stocker positions that are at least partially disposed within a footprint of the at least one semiconductor processing system. The semiconductor processing system also includes a local substrate cassette transport system for exchanging substrate cassettes with a global cassette transport system of a processing facility. The local substrate cassette transport system transports cassettes between its substrate cassette exchange station and the stocker positions. Also disclosed is a semiconductor processing facility, having a clean room bay area and a clean room chase area, disposed adjacent to the clean room bay area and separated therefrom by a clean room bounding wall.

Abstract: An industrial robot may include a first hand and a second hand, each of which is provided with a first hand portion including a substrate-mounting portion and a second hand portion having multiple substrate-mounting portions; a first arm rotatably joined to the first and second hand portion; a second arm rotatably joined to the first and second hand portion; an arm support portion; a column portion for holding said arm support portion; a first hand portion-rotating mechanism; a second hand portion-rotating mechanism; third hand portion-rotating mechanism; a fourth hand portion-rotating mechanism; a first arm-rotating mechanism structured to rotate said first arm with respect to said arm support portion; and a second arm-rotating mechanism structured to rotate said second arm with respect to said arm support portion.

Abstract: A substrate transfer chamber for unloading the substrates from the containers includes a housing-shaped main body and a plurality of container connecting mechanisms to which the containers are connected. In the main body, some of the container connecting mechanisms are arranged on top of one another in a height direction of the main body.

Abstract: A machine arrangement for processing panel-like workpieces includes a processing station for processing a workpiece to produce a processing product, a workpiece support for supporting the workpiece during the workpiece processing and the processing product after the workpiece processing, the workpiece support including an unloading-side support part and a further support part that are arranged laterally side-by-side and substantially flush with one another in a horizontal direction at their upper sides at a common level, a movement device to which the workpiece and the processing product can be attached in a detachable manner and by which the workpiece attached to the movement device and the processing product attached to the movement device can be moved over the workpiece support, and a handling device for unloading the processing product from the workpiece support.

Abstract: The interference between overhead travelling vehicles and a local vehicle is prevented, in a situation where an overhead travelling vehicle has trouble, and the overhead travelling vehicles and the controller cannot communicate. Carriers are temporarily stored between the overhead travelling vehicles and the load port. The local vehicle travels along a travelling rail for the local vehicle located below a travelling rail for the overhead travelling vehicles and over a load port, and plural buffers are provided. The overhead travelling vehicles and the local vehicle communicate with a controller via a terminal, and a sensor is provided at a height without interference with the local vehicle and detects an element of a hoist of the overhead travelling vehicles or a carrier raised/lowered. The local vehicle is restricted from travelling when the sensor detects an element of hoist or the carrier.

Abstract: A system for conveying proppant includes a conveyor assembly having a conveyor belt that receives proppant from one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system also includes a conveyor auxiliary unit connected to an end of the conveyor assembly having one or more joints to enable expansion and collapse of the conveyor belt from the conveyor assembly. The system further includes a proppant chute to direct the proppant from the conveyor belt into a blending hopper, the proppant chute being positioned at a higher elevation than an inlet of the blending hopper.

Abstract: A crane controller for a crane, in particular a cargo crane, has a first operating mode, in which the crane can be user-operated by control commands from an operator, and a second operating mode that can be activated by the operator. In the second operating mode, the crane geometry can be changed by the crane controller in a pre-defined sequence of movements. The crane controller has a menu-drive user interface, and the interface has a function which can be selected by the operator and by which the crane controller switches from the first to the second operating mode.

Abstract: A fabrication system comprises placing an internal buffer at a default position of a local system, wherein the default position is a first boundary between a first service area and a second service area, loading a reticle from a first apparatus into a first carrier, wherein the first apparatus and the first carrier is located in the first service area, determining whether a conflicting reticle transfer event occurs in the second service area and transporting the reticle to a second apparatus in the second service area.

Abstract: A method and circuit for controlling or starting a U-shape single phase synchronous permanent magnetic motor (U-SPSPM motor) having a rotor and a stator and coupled to a single phase alternating current (AC) power source through a switch, including estimating back electromotive force (back-EMF) of the motor based on an observer model with inputs indicative of the measured signals, and triggering the switch to supply power to the motor based on the estimates of the back-EMF.

Abstract: A substrate treating apparatus includes a pod storage unit 9 between a substrate treating unit 11 and a pod storage and transport unit 7, with a transport robot 19 transporting FOUPs 3 between a load port 5 and a rack array 33. A transport robot 31 transports the FOUPs 3 between the rack array 33, a rack array 69 and a receiver 27. The transportation between the load port 5 and rack array 33 and the transportation between the rack array 69, rack array 33 and receiver 27 can be carried out substantially in parallel. As a result, the efficiency of transporting the FOUPs 3 can be improved to improve throughput. Moreover, an increase in apparatus size can be inhibited since only the pod storage unit 9 is disposed between the pod storage and transport unit 7 and substrate treating unit 11. The capacity for storing the FOUPs 3 can be increased to make effective use of the high throughput of the apparatus.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus, which utilizes a first transfer apparatus and a second transfer apparatus which are configured to transfer a transfer container containing a plurality of substrates, along a first transfer path and a second transfer path whose lateral positions differ from each other, respectively, including a first load port where the transfer container is loaded and unloaded by the first transfer apparatus, and a second load port that is arranged stepwise with respect to the first load port, with the transfer container being loaded to and unloaded from the second load port by the second transfer apparatus.

Abstract: A storage system comprises a storage structure having storage sections and a carry-in-and-out portion, one or more environment adjusters for adjusting storage environment individually for each of the storage sections, an environment managing portion for collecting information about storage environment and controls operation of the one or more environment adjusters, a storage transport device for performing a transport operation, and a carry-in-and-out managing device for managing the locations of storage sections.

Abstract: A telescoping article retrieval system for rapidly removing articles from a plastic molding machine or other manufacturing process in a way that significantly reduces the cycle time, while consistently maintaining vacuum control of the articles being handled. Two light weight double telescoping tubes are driven by a dual carriage assembly in which power is conveyed to one carriage by means of a servo, belt drive or other mechanism, allowing it to extend and retract. A second belt drive encompasses a first carriage and ties a second carriage to a fixed main beam such that linear movement of the first carriage of the dual carriage assembly a certain distance causes linear movement of the second carriage of the dual carriage assembly and also causes linear movement of the double telescoping tubes a distance equal to twice the distance that the first carriage has moved.

Abstract: A work-piece transfer apparatus, comprising at least one work-piece engagement structure; at least one first robot arm pivotally connected to the work-piece engagement structure; a first motor coupled to the first robot arm and being adapted for translating the first robot arm fore and aft in a generally horizontal direction; a second motor; at least one second robot arm being in operating driving relationship with the second motor and operatively coupled with the work-piece engagement structure for raising and lowering the work-piece engagement structure; and a support structure for supporting the apparatus or portions thereof; wherein the first motor and second motor are operated synchronously to raise, lower, and/or translate the work-piece engagement structure in a fore and aft direction by way of one or both of the first robot arm and second robot arm.

Abstract: A sheet supply device has a bottom contacting or resting on an external surface. The sheet supply device stores sheets of media and supplies the sheets of media to a processing device. The sheet supply device comprises a controller device, a platform supporting the sheets of media, and a foot-activated user input device positioned at the bottom of the sheet supply device adjacent the external surface. The platform moves upward (in a first direction away from the external surface) to supply the sheets of media to the processing device, and the platform moves downward (in a second direction toward the external surface) to allow the sheets of media to be loaded onto the platform. Operation of the foot-activated user input device causes the compartment to open and/or the platform to move downward (in the second direction).

Abstract: A dispenser, which is configured to dispense viscous material on a substrate, includes a frame, a gantry system coupled to the frame, and a dispensing unit coupled to the gantry system. The gantry system is configured to move the dispensing unit in x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions. The dispenser further includes a substrate support assembly coupled to the frame and configured to support the substrate to dispense material on the substrate in a dispense position, and a transport system configured to transport the substrate to the dispense position and to remove the substrate from the dispense position. The transport system includes a first pusher assembly configured to move the substrate within the dispenser. A transport system and methods of dispensing material on a substrate are further disclosed.

Abstract: A breakage prevention mechanism is configured to prevent deformation or breakage of a crossbar and transfer the work even in the condition where a pair of left and right arm supporting the both end of the cross bar is displaced beyond assumption. The breakage prevention mechanism is equipped with a pair of arms which is synchronized and moves approximately parallel, and a crossbar bridged between the top end of the arms. Both end of the crossbar and the arm are connected pivotably around two axis. Both end of the crossbar are configured to be slidable against the arm in X axis direction. The plunger is placed between both end of the crossbar and arm, in which protects the crossbar by restraining the pivoting and the sliding of both in the normal condition and releasing the restraint when the unintended force is given.

Abstract: A vehicle body component mounting system is provided with, along a conveyance path for a vehicle body, an upstream component mounting work area using a cell production system, a central component mounting work area in which the vehicle body is conveyed by an overhead conveyor, and a downstream component mounting work area using the cell production system in this order. Components other than principal components are mounted to the vehicle body using the cell production system. The cell production system is adaptable by increasing the number of component boxes, and thus an increase in the length of the line is prevented. The increase in the length of the line is prevented by using a line production system as a base and also using the cell production system as a part thereof.

Abstract: A vial storage and transportation assembly (10) includes a vial tray (130), a transport lid (100), and a processing lid (200). The transport (100) and the processing lid (200) are interchangeably engageable with the vial tray (30) to house a plurality rt lid vials therein, to shift the assembly (10) between a transport configuration and a processing configuration.

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for charging a gas into a cassette pod are provided. A method for charging a gas into a cassette pod includes loading at least one semiconductor wafer into a housing of the cassette pod after the at least one semiconductor wafer is processed by a processing apparatus. The method also includes removing the cassette pod from the processing apparatus by a transporting apparatus to a predetermined destination. The method further includes charging a gas into an enclosure in the housing of the cassette pod from a gas supply assembly disposed on the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a stacker configured to stack planar workpieces into stacks, and a cutter configured to cut preforms out of planar workpieces. The cutter is located downstream of said stacker on a manufacturing line, and a conveyor exists between said stacker and cutter. The apparatus comprises a conveyor controller, which is configured to, after transferring a stack from said conveyor to a feeder section of said cutter; rewind the conveyor to place a foremost free location after existing stacks on the conveyor to a position where it is ready to receive a stack from said stacker.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a structure. A part for the structure may be supported on a plurality of mobile fixtures configured to control an orientation of the part. The part for the structure may be moved using the plurality of mobile fixtures to a number of stations for performing a number of operations for manufacturing the structure using the part. The plurality of mobile fixtures may be configured to move in a coordinated manner and substantially maintain a desired orientation for the part while moving the part to a station in the number of stations. The number of operations for manufacturing the structure may be performed at the number of stations while the plurality of mobile fixtures supports the part.

Abstract: The present invention provides an overhead hoist transport system, which includes a rail, a stocker disposed under the rails, wherein the stocker can move along the direction of the rail, and a cleaning station, disposed on the rail to clean the stocker directly when the stocker is moving.

Abstract: A robotic case packing system loads articles from one conveyor into containers on another conveyor using a robotic pick and place mechanism and a set of pivoting bins. A controller moves the robotic mechanism in first picking movements to pick and place articles from the conveyor into the first bin. Once the first bin is full, the controller pivots the first bin to allow the articles stacked in the first bin to be loaded into a container held below. While the first bin is pivoting, the controller moves the robotic mechanism to pick and place articles from the conveyor into the second bin. The process repeats with the controller pivoting the second bin during the picking movements used to fill the first bin and vice versa.

Abstract: A rotating drum with elevated discharge chute to lower the height requirement of a stacked seed treatment system. The height requirement of stacked seed treatment systems can be lowered by elevated the discharge point of the treated seed without requiring additional expense transfer components. The elevated discharge drum incorporates a series of lifting flights at the discharge end of the drum. These flights elevate the seed onto a discharge chute, which facilitates transfer to the discharge conveyor.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a housing; a holder configured to support a first substrate and is inserted into the housing; a second substrate disposed in the housing, at a side with respect to a direction in which the holder is inserted; and a mechanism configured to move the first substrate in the direction with the second substrate and to connect the first substrate to the second substrate.

Abstract: A substrate loader adapted to load and unload a substrate to and from a moveable holder having a seal. The substrate loader has a base and a holder support frame coupled to the base, the holder support frame adapted to repeatably position the moveable holder relative to a predetermined datum. The substrate transport is coupled to the base and having a substrate chuck and adapted to move and transport the substrate relative to the holder. The substrate transport is deterministically positioned relative to the predetermined datum and is adapted to move the substrate from a first position, with the substrate captured by the moveable holder, to a second position with the substrate disengaged from the holder and the seal, the substrate transport movement of the substrate from the first to the second position effecting disengagement from the holder and the seal substantially without contacting the substrate.