Coupling; Optional Components - Omron LD User Manual

Coupling

The transporter can attach to a cart at a pickup goal, move the cart to a dropoff goal, and leave
it at that goal, with no human intervention.
When the cart and transporter are coupled, the transporter automatically presses a lever that
releases the cart's brakes, so it is free to move with the transporter.
The coupling system has:
a motorized Latching Mechanism
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a coupling laser
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This is mounted in the coupling plate, and is used to align the transporter with the cart
when coupling.
LATCH and UNLATCH override buttons, on the Operator Panel
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Coupling plates
Each cart has one coupling plate, and each platform has one coupling plate. The plates are
mounted so that, when the platform moves under the cart, the plates can attach to each other,
allowing the platform to move the cart. The software is aware of whether or not a cart is
attached.
The cart coupling plate includes a slot that can be latched with the platform coupling
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plate. The cart coupling plate is passive.
The platform coupling plate includes a laser, for aligning the platform before coupling,
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and a motorized Latching Mechanism, for latching the cart coupling plate.

Optional Components

Refer to Options on page 141 for details.
Acuity Navigation
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For environments that are very dynamic, such that a map can't be kept current, or
where the area is too large for the navigation laser to see, Acuity can be used to nav-
igate using overhead light patterns seen with an upward-facing camera.
Enterprise Manager 1100
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This system manages a fleet of robots, for multi-robot traffic coordination and job man-
agement. It includes the Enterprise Manager appliance running the Mobile Software
suite.
Spare battery
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A spare battery can be used to minimize down-time. Swapping the battery for a fully-
charged battery avoids taking the robot out of service for more than a few minutes.
Call/Door Boxes
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These allow a robot to be requested from a remote location, or allow the robot system to
control an automated door, so the robot can pass through it.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
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