Overview
The robotic system for automated box palletizing with weight control and batch number/barcode reading was developed and implemented. The solution is based on a KUKA palletizing robot. All stages of the process, including pallet feeding, placement of sheets, rejection of defective boxes, and palletizing, are performed in a fully automated mode.
My Role
As a Project Engineer:
Collaborated with the customer's engineering team to develop a layout solution that accommodates both the spatial constraints and the production process requirements.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer:
Designed and implemented key mechanical components of the system, including:
A conveyor system for box transportation based on roller conveyors and a turning conveyor wiith modular belt.
A roller conveyor with an integrated weighing module for automatic box weight control.
Roller conveyors for feeding empty pallets.
A transport system for removing and accumulating filled pallets.
A universal gripper capable of handling two types of boxes, pallets, and sheets.
Challenges and Solutions
One of the main challenges of the project was the installation of the system in a basement with low ceiling height. Initially, the customer considered the height restriction as a significant obstacle to automating the palletizing process.
To address this challenge, I developed a compact and multifunctional gripper that combines versatility with minimal height. This solution allowed efficient use of the limited space and ensured the successful implementation of a robotic system that fully met the customer's production requirements.