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Method and device for opening a receptacle

US11021289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2015
Grant dateJun 1, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B69/0008
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for opening a receptacle for transporting value objects includes a suction device for suctioning the receptacle and a severing device for severing the receptacle in a suctioned region of the receptacle. The receptacle can be present in the form of a plastic bag in particular. A method for opening the receptacle then includes the steps of suctioning the receptacle by means of the suction device and of severing the receptacle in a suctioned region of the receptacle by means of the severing device.

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