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Systems and methods for improving reliability of replacing items in a stencil printer

US11945208B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 2022
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 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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