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Unpacking system and unpacking method

US11161640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2020
Grant dateNov 2, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B57/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An unpacking system that unpacks a box having flaps, including: an unsealing unit that cuts a proximity region where flaps facing each other in a closed state of flaps of the box come close together; a lid-opening unit that opens, at a predetermined angle exceeding 90 degrees, a predetermined flap of the flaps having been cut by the unsealing unit; and a flap cutting unit that cuts, along a side surface of the box, a base end side of the predetermined flap opened at the predetermined angle.

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