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Suction gripper and method for gripping elastic slices

US10370202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2017
Grant dateAug 6, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/91
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention describes a suction gripper for elastic slices sticking to each other, such as slices of food. The suction gripper has a suction cup, to which reduced pressure is applied in a controlled manner. The suction gripper is characterized by a tube, which projects at least into the plane of the suction opening of the suction cup, optionally projects over the plane of the suction opening, and to which pressured gas may be applied.

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