Transport device for packing container blanks
US5011467A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/325
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transport device for packaging container blanks includes a platform for positioning a package of a plurality of flattened packaging container blanks covered with packaging material disposed around the plurality of flattened packaging container blanks. A cutting device is provided for cutting the packaging material disposed around the plurality of flattened packaging container blanks to expose the flattened packaging container blanks for further processing. A main magazine is provided for stacking the plurality of bare blanks after removal of the packaging material. The main magazine supplies individual bare blanks, one at a time to a subsequent processing station. A robot includes a grasping member for grasping a predetermined number of bare blanks disposed on the platform and delivering the bare blanks to the main magazine.
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