Kitting machine
US11731792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40013
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kitting machine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the machine includes an actuator configured to move a surface or receptacle to a position associated with item retrieval; and a controller configured to control operation of the actuator to position an item in the position associated with item retrieval, in a manner that is synchronized at least in part with operation of a robotic retrieval device configured to retrieve the item from the position associated with item retrieval.
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