Holding device, transport system, and controller
US11045946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/39469
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a holding device includes a holder and a controller. The holder is configured to hold an object. The controller is configured to determine a holding posture and a holding position of the holder with respect to the object so that at least one of protrusion of the holder from an outer shape of the object and protrusion of the object from an outer shape of the holder satisfies a predetermined condition when viewed in a direction in which the object and the holder overlap each other, based on information indicating the outer shape of the object.
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