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Linking system and method

US10822173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2019
Grant dateNov 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/901
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linking system adapted to link a plurality of products comprises a supply device having a tray with a slide slot adapted to load a first row of products therein, a gripping device having a gripper adapted to grip the first row of products and a moving mechanism adapted to move the gripper, and a holder adapted to hold the first row of products. The gripping device is adapted to move the first row of products from the supply device to a holding position on the holder and the holder is adapted to hold the first row of products at the holding position. The gripping device is further adapted to grip a second row of products from the supply device and link the second row of products to the first row of products held by the holder.

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