Integrated load port-conveyor transfer system
CA 2355183 A1 · Owner: Asyst Technologies, Inc. · Inventors: Kerr, Jeffrey R.; Gould, Richard H.; Bonora, Anthony C.
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A transfer system (10) and method (figure 16) for moving an article (12) between a conveyor (14) and a workstation (16). The transfer system (10) includes an elevator system (60) having a lift device (64) configured to engage the article carried by a conveyor (14) and raise the article (12) above the conveyor (14). The lift device (64) is movable between a stand-by position with the lift device (64) positioned for the movement of articles (12) past the lift device (64) along the conveyor (14) and an actuated position with , the lift device holding the article (12) above the conveyor. The transfer system (10) also includes a support assembly (62) for supporting the article (12) …
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