Abstract

Systems, devices and methods are directed to robotic assembly of a piece of furniture. The systems include a robot including a base, a robotic arm coupled to the base and a multi-functional robotic head coupled to the robotic arm. The multi-functional robotic head includes a camera configured to scan a barcode positioned on a part presented to the robot. The barcode provides instructions to the robot for attaching one or more hardware components to the part to assemble the piece of furniture. The multi-functional robotic head also includes a first applicator mechanism configured to apply an adhesive to the part; a first gripping mechanism configured to grip a first hardware component to be maneuvered by the robotic arm to a first position to be attached to the part, and a first attachment mechanism configured to attach the first hardware component to the part at the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods for assembling a piece of furniture are described herein. The systems include a robot including a base, a robotic arm coupled to the base and a multi-functional robotic head coupled to the robotic arm. The multi-functional robotic head includes a camera configured to scan a barcode positioned on a part presented to the robot. The barcode provides instructions to the robot for attaching one or more hardware components to the part to assemble the piece of furniture. The multi-functional robotic head also includes a first applicator mechanism configured to apply an adhesive to the part; a first gripping mechanism configured to grip a first hardware component to be manoeuvred by the robotic arm to a first position to be attached to the part, and a first attachment mechanism configured to attach the first hardware component to the part at the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 96/00 - Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups General details of furniture
• B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• F16B 12/00 - Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior

Abstract

Systems, devices and methods for assembling a piece of furniture are described herein. The systems include a robot including a base, a robotic arm coupled to the base and a multi-functional robotic head coupled to the robotic arm. The multi-functional robotic head includes a camera configured to scan a barcode positioned on a part presented to the robot. The barcode provides instructions to the robot for attaching one or more hardware components to the part to assemble the piece of furniture. The multi-functional robotic head also includes a first applicator mechanism configured to apply an adhesive to the part; a first gripping mechanism configured to grip a first hardware component to be manoeuvred by the robotic arm to a first position to be attached to the part, and a first attachment mechanism configured to attach the first hardware component to the part at the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 96/00 - Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units not covered by a single one of groups General details of furniture
• B25B 11/00 - Work holders or positioners not covered by groups , e.g. magnetic work holders, vacuum work holders
• B25J 15/00 - Gripping heads
• F16B 12/00 - Jointing of furniture or the like, e.g. hidden from exterior