Linking system and method
US10822173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2039 |
Classification
- 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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