OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002019

Alignment of singulated workpieces

Published: 2026-09-15T19:10:14.193192Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002019
Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems

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ABSTRACT

A workpiece aligner (10) comprising: a base (12), an actuation assembly for
moving a workpiece support (16), and wherein the actuation assembly comprises
first, second and third rotary actuators (18A-18C), each rotary actuator
(18A-18C) driving a respective cammed rotor (22A-22C) which, when rotated,
causes the support (16) to move relative to the base (12), such that the
actuation assembly is selectively operative to move the support (16) to cause
a translation of the support (16) parallel to a plane, a rotation of the
support (16) about an axis orthogonal to that plane, or a combination of said
translation and said rotation.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002019
Published 2026-09-15T19:10:14.193192Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002019