Load handling method and system
US5380139A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/0435
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of and system for handing variable sized loads by transferring the loads between a storage base and a transport base by engaging a portion of at least one engagement member, e.g. a suction cup, with an engagement surface on a side or end of a load, and displacing the engagement member to thereby pull a load onto the transport base for transport by the transport base or to push a load from the transport base onto the storage base. The engagement surface has a size at least equal to that of the portion of the engagement member. The system includes a system for determining load position and size.
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