Patent ID: 11878410
Assignee: NORGREN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS, LLC
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B | IPC B  G

Claim 0:
1. A system for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation, the system comprising:
a holder for removably securing an end effector tool;
an assembly having a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the assembly in a predetermined position; and
an automated tool changer connected to a free end of the assembly, wherein the automated tool changer releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer and secured in the holder, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer such that the assembly moves toward the workpiece to allow the end effector tool to engage the workpiece.