System Details
We have designed and built a prototype for an automated queuing station. In Automatic Mode, a block is loaded onto the Conveyor. Next, three Single-Acting Cylinders will intervene with the block. At each Cylinder a 2 second inspection is done. Each Cylinder will retract and extend, allowing 1 block to move each cylinder at a time. At the end of Cylinder C the block gets picked up by a Vacuum cup and is moved back to the start of the conveyor. We have incorporated a start and stop button allowing the system to be stopped at anytime. Also, we have added a selector switch allowing the work cell to be in Automatic or Manual mode. In Manual Mode, each of our push buttons will control every cylinder, by making them extend and retract.