Yamaha Motor had 19 patents in robotics during Q1 2024. The patent filed by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd in Q1 2024 describes a system where a working robot in a component storehouse conducts various tasks such as tray extraction, placement, and pallet insertion in response to a magazine preparation command. This automation allows for the automatic preparation of magazines with components placed on pallets, leading to manpower-saving in component replenishment processes. GlobalData’s report on Yamaha Motor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Yamaha Motor grant share with robotics as a theme is 36% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: A component storage system, a component storehouse and a magazine preparation method (Patent ID: US20240015942A1)
The patent filed by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd describes a component storage system that includes a component storehouse with a tray storage part and a work implementation part. The system is controlled by a controller that notifies the storehouse of a magazine preparation command indicating the component to be held in the slot of the magazine. The work implementation part then prepares the magazine automatically by holding the pallet with the tray housing the specified component in the slot, enabling efficient component replenishment and saving on manpower.
Furthermore, the system includes features such as calculating replenishment timing based on production plans, using magazine and component IDs for identification and association, and utilizing a pallet storage part for housing pallets. The system can also be integrated with automatic guided vehicles for conveying the prepared magazines to a destination. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive component storage system and method that streamlines the process of preparing magazines for component replenishment in manufacturing environments.
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