Apparatus and methods for automated picking of items
US12168573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H20/13
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automation apparatus for dispensing groups of individually packaged products, the apparatus including a storage arrangement adapted to store a plurality of products each contained in an individual package. The storage arrangement includes a first module and a second module, where the first module is adapted to store products having a first frequency demand threshold and the second module is adapted to store products having a second frequency demand threshold that is lower than the first frequency demand threshold. The apparatus further includes a plurality of fixed first discharge assemblies adapted to move selected ones of the individual packages from the first module of the storage arrangement and a second discharge assembly comprising a moveable pick device adapted to move selected ones of the individual packages out of the second module of the storage arrangement.
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