Tote flipper
US11104527B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2814/0311
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for unloading tote contents is provided. The apparatus includes an arm assembly, a door assembly connected to the arm assembly, and first and second drivers configured to rotate the arm assembly and the door assembly about first and second axes, respectively. The arm assembly is configured to pick up a tote from a first conveyor belt. The door assembly is configured to secure at least one item within the tote and provide a ramp for unloading the at least one item from the tote onto a second conveyor belt.
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