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Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the automated dispensing of and packaging of articles

US11214391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2019
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2220/14
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing and packaging of articles. Systems may include: a controller configured to receive an indication of an order to be packaged, where the order includes one or more articles; a packaging station; a web of bags, where the web of bags is fed to the packaging station; a pneumatic table configurable to support a bag disposed at the packaging station; an opening mechanism including a pneumatic nozzle to open the bag disposed at the packaging station; a loading bin configured to be inserted into the open bag and deposit the one or more articles; and a closure apparatus to seal the bag disposed at the packaging station after receiving the one or more articles.

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