Michelin’s patent discloses an automated flow management system for rubber compounding processes. The system includes a rubber compounding facility with storage systems for raw materials and semi-finished products, linked to production levels. Slave pallets with virtual storage zones aid in managing stock and flows efficiently. GlobalData’s report on Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Automated flow management system for rubber compounding processes
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11922369B2) discloses an automated flow management system designed for efficiently managing the flow of raw materials and semi-finished products in rubber compounding processes. The system includes a rubber compounding facility with multiple production levels requiring raw materials, and an automated storage system with storage levels linked to each production level. The system features raw material and semi-finished product storage systems, along with slave pallets for managing stock and flows effectively.
Moreover, the automated flow management system incorporates various sectors within the compounding facility, each dedicated to distinct processes and linked to the system. These sectors include zones for raw material storage, rubber compounding stations, semi-finished product storage, and transfer zones. Additionally, the system includes components like slave pallet dispensers, control devices for raw material transfer, stacking stations, and autonomous vehicles for efficient material handling. The system also integrates robots for selective placement and removal of raw materials and semi-finished products, along with transfer lines and a control system for optimized flow management based on the selected rubber compound recipe.
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