Apparatuses, systems, and methods for the automated dispensing of and packaging of articles
US11214391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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