Systems and methods for improving reliability of replacing items in a stencil printer
US11945208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2215/50
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A movable cart includes a housing configured to move along a horizontal surface and a plurality of shelves supported by the housing Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is configured to move between a retracted in which the shelf is positioned within the housing and an extended position in which the shelf extends from the housing. The movable cart further includes a sensing system configured to determine whether each shelf of the plurality of shelves is in the retracted position and a type of item supported by the shelf. Other aspects of the movable cart are further disclosed.
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