System and method for simultaneously moving objects between multiple locations
US11413891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/0407
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments provide for a conveying system to move multiple articles from one location to another. The conveying system may use a transport device to grasp each article from an initial location, rotate the articles away from the initial locations, move the articles linearly, and rotate the articles to destination locations. Rather than moving each article one-by-one, in the embodiments described herein, the conveying system can move multiple articles simultaneously to various locations where each location may contain a different process to perform on the article. Moving multiple articles simultaneously shortens the time required to process the articles.
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