Method and apparatus for producing sheet material articles from planiform blanks
US11759967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D7/1863
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automated sheet material cutting and handling system for producing sheet material articles having a planar shape comprises a cutting surface with a suction hold-down, a suction lifting apparatus, a robotic actuation system for moving the suction lifting apparatus, and a control system for controlling the operation of the cutting device and the suction lifting apparatus. The suction lifting apparatus comprises a suction lifting head including a suction lifting portion comprising a suction lifting plate for applying suction through a plurality of holes in the plate. The control system is configured to operate the cutting device to make at least one cut through the planiform blanks. A resiliently compressible template is adhered to the suction lifting plate. Also, methods.
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