Dr. Downing graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine at Tucson in 2000. He works in Georgetown, SC and specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Downing is affiliated with Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
George M. Dands - Columbia MD Steven P. Downing - Perry Hall MD Edmund J. Smith - Hanover MD
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force - Washington DC
International Classification:
G05B 1118
US Classification:
318594
Abstract:
The invention comprises an automated system 10 for the accurate positioning of movable parts bins 16 in relation to a preferred fixed location 26. The automated system consists of a number of movable parts bins 16 arranged on a conveyor 14 which is driven by a drive mechanism 18. The drive mechanism 18 controllably moves the conveyor 14 and therefore the bins 16 to desired locations in association with a coarse position sensor 24 and a final approach sensor 26. Both the sensors and the conveyor drive mechanism are interconnected with an electronic controller 28. This electronic controller monitors the position sensors in order to control the drive mechanism in a manner which positions the preselected parts bin at the desired location.