Material moving apparatus, systems and methods
US12312183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/174
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Material moving apparatus, systems and methods are presented which can include an air material mover. Airflow through orifices can create a localized vacuum such that the uppermost or top layer of material can be separated from the stack of material. The airflow can interact with the material to produce flutter, which assists in separating lower layers from the uppermost layer. A material gripper can grip the uppermost or top layer of material for removal from the stack and repositioning in a work area.
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