Robotic food service packaging system
US5019112A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J15/0052
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handling and packaging system for utensils comprised of a device for packaging the utensils; and a device for obtaining the utensils and moving them to the packaging device. Preferably, the obtaining device includes N specialized end-effectors which seize the utensils, where N.gtoreq.1 and is an integer. A method for utensil handling and packaging. The method comprises the steps of obtaining the utensil and packaging the utensil. Preferably, the obtaining step includes the steps of moving an end-effector in proximity to the utensil. An end-effector for a robot comprising a structure and a device for producing magnetic force to seize objects made of metal. The producing device is supported by the structure. A bin for holding utensils. The bin is comprised of a base; and a container wherein the utensils are stored. The container is supported by the base such that one end of the container is higher than the other end of the container. A bin for holding utensils. The bin is comprised of a base having a center line. The bin is also comprised of a first divider disposed on the base on one side of the center line and offset therefrom. Moreover, there is a second divider disposed on the …
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