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Kitting machine

US12263977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2023
Grant dateApr 1, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/40013
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A kitting machine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the machine includes an actuator configured to move a surface or receptacle to a position associated with item retrieval; and a controller configured to control operation of the actuator to position an item in the position associated with item retrieval, in a manner that is synchronized at least in part with operation of a robotic retrieval device configured to retrieve the item from the position associated with item retrieval.

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