Device and method for orienting packages

US11046529B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Christopher Stuhlmann · Medebach, DE
• Norman Pau · Kleve, DE
• Lothar Wess · Kieve, DE
• Manfred Berg · Wipperfürth, DE
• Johannes Look · Kleve, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 3, 2018
• Grant date: Jun 29, 2021
• Expiry date: Sep 3, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2203/041
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Using a transporter to either transport a first package or to simultaneously transport several packages, one of which is the first package includes using a double conveyor of the transporter to execute a first rotational movement of at least the first package, using a monitor, detecting an actual orientation of the first package, comparing an actual orientation of the first package with a predetermined setpoint orientation, detecting a deviation between the actual orientation and the setpoint orientation, and causing the transporter to carry out a second rotation of the first package.