Stretch wrapping machine with automated determination of load stability by subjecting a load to a disturbance
US10934034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2210/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and program product may determine load stability for a load to be wrapped based upon sensing the response or reaction of the load to a disturbance applied to the load, e.g., through intentionally moving, shaking, tilting, pushing, impacting or otherwise applying an input force to the load and sensing the response using one or more sensors. The sensed response may then be used to determine a load stability parameter that may be used in the control of a load wrapping apparatus when wrapping the load.
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