Flexible apparatus and method for erecting and loading cases
US5105600A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/305
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible apparatus and method are disclosed for erecting cases and packaging a series of objects (26) which may be delivered in random order on an infeed conveyor (28), including a source (40,42) of a plurality of types of cases for such objects; a controller (48) for storing and providing information on the order of such objects; a station (32) for locating such cases for insertion of such objects; a programmable robot (34), responsive to such information, the robot having an end effector with a multiple purpose tool for selecting the type of case appropriate for a particular object in the series, for erecting the case and for placing the objects into the case; and a station (46) for closing and sealing the packed case.
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