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Storage and charging system for dispensing tablets

US11591159B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 2020
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/00045
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A charging and storage system provides a conveyor system within a housing that conveys electronic devices through the housing to charging devices located withing the housing. Charging contacts on an adjustment arm adjust between a charging position that charges the electronic devices and a transport position that allows movement of the electronic devices through the housing without contacting the charging contacts. A charging device located at each charging location charges the device while the device is stored within the housing. The conveyor system moves the electronic devices to these fixed charging locations to charge the devices while storing the devices. The conveyor system releases the electronic devices to an exit ramp that guides the electronic devices to a release aperture for removal from the housing.

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