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Autoacceptertube delivery system with a robotic interface

  • US 6,202,004 B1
  • Filed: 02/09/1999
  • Issued: 03/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for loading products into a pneumatic tube carrier, said apparatus comprising:

  • support means;

    a linear thruster mounted to said support means;

    a rotary actuator mounted to the lower end of said linear thruster;

    a connecting arm mounted to the lower end of said rotary actuator;

    a dual rod cylinder mounted to said connecting arm;

    gripping means mounted to said dual rod cylinder; and

    a logic controller for controlling and monitoring the loading of said products into said carrier;

    wherein said linear thruster controls said rotary actuator;

    wherein said rotary actuator controls said connecting arm;

    wherein said connecting arm connects said dual rod cylinder to said rotary actuator; and

    wherein said dual rod cylinder controls said gripping means.

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