Dishwashing conveyance system and method
A system for conveying dishware through a cleaning cycle. The system includes a conveyance assembly having a receiving surface to receive and retain dishware. The conveyance assembly rotates the receiving surfaces about an axis to convey the dishware to each of at least two unique locations.
1. A method for conveying dishware through a cleaning cycle, comprising:
providing a conveyance assembly having a receiving surface to receive and retain dishware;
grasping dishware from a location;
transporting the dishware from the location to the receiving surface of the conveyance assembly; and
rotating the conveyance assembly about an axis to convey the dishware to at least two unique locations.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising independently actuating a grasping element associated with the receiving surface to grasp the dishware.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein grasping the dishware comprises actuating a robotic manipulator having an end effector to grasp the dishware.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the end effector comprises at least one of a magnetic grasping element, a mechanical grasping element, a suction cup, and a vacuum grasping element.
5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the grasping element comprises at least one of a magnetic grasping element, a mechanical grasping element, a suction cup, and a vacuum grasping element.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein rotating the conveyance assembly physically isolates each of the at least two unique locations.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least two unique locations corresponds to a stage selected from the group consisting of an acquisition stage, a cleaning stage, a rinse stage, a drying stage, a sanitizing stage, and an unloading stage.