Method and apparatus for removing goods from a two-part carton
US11827405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B69/0033
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for removing goods from a two-part carton having a base and a lid, the base being formed with side walls having external gussets secured against external side faces of the carton, the apparatus including: a lid removal module for engaging the lid and removing it from the carton; expansion members configured to be advanced between the gussets and the external side faces of the carton to remove the gussets from the side faces; engagement members for engaging side walls of the base and drawing them away from the goods and holding them in a position away from the goods; and a goods transfer module for engaging the goods and removing them from the carton.
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