Dynamic conveyor system for custom sized packaging
US11878871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T30/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor system includes a rail having one or more channels therein and one or more sleds operatively associated with the rail. A sled can include a body and one or more wheels mounted on the body and configured to move through the one or more channels in the rail. A sled can also include a holding device connected to the body. The holding device can be configured to engage a packaging container to move the packaging container along the rail. Multiple sleds can be used to secure a packaging container therebetween and move the packaging container along the rail. The conveyor system may also include a queue system that dynamically moves packaging containers to packaging stations.
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