Mouse Trap and Package Assembly

This custom automation system delivers components of mouse traps to a rotary dial-index for automated assembly and testing. Once assembled, the mouse traps are transferred to a packaging system, where they are sleeved with customer-supplied cardstock, glued shut, and robotically transferred from the machine for final pack-out.

System Features

• 5 second cycle time per assembly
• 100% in-line inspection
• Fully integrated operator safety measures

System Technologies

Assembly Process

• Dedicated Linear Feed Methods from Vibratory Bowls
• Robotic Pick and Place delivery to index dial
• Rotary Indexer for Progressive Assembly
• Custom tooling at assembly positions
• Test station for assembly accuracy
• Robotic transfer station for off-loading of components to packaging infeed conveyor

Inline packaging system

• Custom feed system to transfer card stock into packaging station
• Servo-pneumatic Pick and Place for transfer of 2-up assemblies onto packaging conveyor
• Customized servo-driven profile tool for roll-up of sleeve and traps
• Integration of hot melt sealing for final package containment