Method for unpacking a workpiece, unpacking apparatus and a processing apparatus having an unpacking apparatus of this kind
US11535412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D11/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for unpacking a workpiece, in particular an optical lens or an optical lens blank, from a package, includes an automated cutting open step of a first package side of the package, and an automated sliding of the workpiece out of the package step on the first package side. An unpacking apparatus for unpacking a workpiece from a package, has a feed station for receiving a package in which a workpiece is arranged, a cutting-open station having a first cutting or sawing tool for the automated cutting open of a first package side of the package downstream of the feed station, and a slide-out station downstream of the cutting-open station. A relative movement can be produced between the package and the workpiece in an automated manner so that the workpiece slides out of the package on the first package side.
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