Automated systems, methods, and tools for harvesting electrodeposited metals
US12344952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J19/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Automated robotic harvesting systems and methods for harvesting electrodeposited metals from a cell, and specialized end of arm tooling for use in automated robotic harvesting systems and methods for harvesting electrodeposited metals from a cell, are disclosed. A harvesting tool comprises an extraction gripping unit configured to extract a starter sheet and metal electrodeposited on the starter sheet from a cell, and a harvesting gripping unit configured to separate the starter sheet from the metal for harvesting the metal.
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