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Method and apparatus for automated filling of a container with a fluid

  • US 4,708,175 A
  • Filed: 08/25/1986
  • Issued: 11/24/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for the automated filling of a container fixedly mounted on a vehicle to move therewith at a work station, the method utilizing a robot system which includes at least one robot having an arm provided with a device movable relative to at least three control axes for putting fluid into the container, the method comprising the steps of:

  • moving the vehicle into the work station;

    locating the vehicle at the work station so that the container is positioned at an expected container location;

    automatically moving the device through a predetermined motion relative to the three control axes to the expected container location so that the device mates with the container; and

    automatically controlling the device so that the device puts the fluid into the container.

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