Patent ID: 6259961
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G05B,Y02P

Abstract:
A continuous processing conveying system comprising:a depository storing lots each of which is one group of the same species;a plurality of treatment apparatuses to treat said lots;an inspection apparatus to inspect said lots;an automated guided vehicle to convey said lots between said depository and said treatment apparatuses;a delivery device disposed in proximity to said inspection apparatus to transfer said lots from said automated guided vehicle, said delivery device having a plurality of buffers to accommodate lots; anda control computer which controls treatment processing of said lots and instructs said automatic guided vehicle of a destination of said lots, said control computer additionally deciding whether any of said buffers of said delivery device can accommodate a lot,wherein, if said control computer decides that the next process of said lots is inspection, said control computer instructs said automated guided vehicle ot carry said lots to said delivery device.