E&J Gallo Winery in Modesto, CA has numerous high speed bottling lines where it is necessary to split a single line of bottles into two lines. The current lane splitting mechanism uses multiple pneumatic actuators that require costly maintenance and cause excessive line downtime. A prototype mechanism utilizing a unique three-dimensional camoid design and single servo motion control was designed, fabricated using rapid prototyping methods, and tested. Preliminary tests results proved acceptable functionality. Shape optimization and long-term tests for reliability were recommended.

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Creator

• Caruso, William Robinson
• Saunders, James F.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031807-164942

Advisor

• Ault, Holly Keyes

Year

• 2007

Center

• Gallo-Modesto, California Project Center - MQP

Sponsor

• E & J Gallo Wineries

Date created

• 2007-03-18

Location

• Modesto

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright