Key words:ABSTRACT Palletizer Mechatronic module Accumulator Recuperation Energy Pneumatic drive unit Load Modern models of palletizer are made on the basis of functional mechatronic modules. The largest energy consumption in the modules for the accumulation of cargo layers is observed on a mobile platform. As drive units of such platforms electric motors, hydropneumatic cylinders can be used. The methods of energy recovery in electric and hydraulic drive units are known. But there is no information about the use of pneumatic accumulators for energy recovery in pneumatic drive units of mechatronic modules of step-by-step accumulation of cargo layers.The purpose of the work is to develop a scheme and methods for calculation of pneumatic accumulators for energy recovery in pneumatic drive units of mechatronic modules of step-by-step accumulation of cargo layers on palletizer's moving platform.The concept of the use of pneumatic accumulators for energy recovery in pneumatic drive units of functional mechatronic modules of step-by-step accumulation of layers of cargo of palletizers is substantiated.The method for design of pneumatic accumulators for energy recovery in pneumatic drive units of functional mechatronic modules of step-by-step accumulation of cargo layers has been proposed based on the developed mathematical models. Various new schemes for load platforms of the module with energy recuperators on the basis of pneumatic accumulators have been proposed. The results of the research are recommended for development of new effective palletizer's types.
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