Gripper actuating system in a food processing machine
US10639798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D2210/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gripping system of a food processing machine includes a gripping device, an airflow sensing device, at least one processor, and at least one memory. The gripping device is moveable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The airflow sensing device is configured to sense an airflow. The at least one processor is in electronic communication with the airflow sensing device. The at least one memory is in electronic communication with the at least one processor. The at least one memory comprises programming code for execution by the at least one processor. The programming code is configured to move the gripping device from the open configuration to the closed configuration when the airflow sensing device senses a change in the airflow.
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