CHRIS DANIEL TANTON
Pilots at Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI
License number
Michigan A4390523
Issued Date
Apr 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 2016
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
4803 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348
Professional information
Modular Automation Apparatus
US Patent:
7024261, Apr 4, 2006
Filed:
Dec 17, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/023354
Inventors:
Chris D. Tanton - Clarkston MI, US
International Classification:
G06F 19/00
US Classification:
700 96, 700117, 700128, 700169, 29563, 29564, 29701, 361729, 361732, 527491
Abstract:
A modular automation apparatus is provided that includes a base unit adapted to receive an automation module. The automation module includes at least one automation device for performing one or more specific automation functions and preferably a selectively programmable memory device for storing automation specific logic rules and/or controlling the specific automation functions. The base unit includes a frame having affixed thereto a control cabinet that houses a programmable logic controller (PLC) for executing the logic rules relayed or stored in the memory device and a power supply capable of powering the base unit and the automation module. When a base unit and an automation module are cooperatively assembled, the combination is capable of performing one or more automation functions specific to the automation module selected.