Systems and methods for dispensing items
US12162683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2209/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for product handling and dispensing. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a tray comprising one or more lanes and one or more openings disposed on a bottom surface of the tray; one or more supports positioned within at least one of the one or more lanes, wherein the one or more supports are configured to support one or more items; and one or more dispensing units comprising one or more dispensing arms, wherein the one or more dispensing arms are configured to (i) couple to, engage with, or lift the one or more supports and (ii) transport (a) the one or more supports, (b) the one or more items on the one or more supports, or (c) both the one or more supports and the one or more items to one or more receiving areas or receiving units.
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