Transfer of cartridges containing flat articles
US6390756B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/909
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for automatically transferring and handling cartridges containing flat articles. The method and apparatus robotically transfers filled cartridges from the output compartments of a sorting machine to a buffer shelf; and from the buffer shelf to a docking station of a cartridge unloader and automatic feeder to the input of the sorting machine, and for transferring empty cartridges from the docking station to either the buffer or the output compartments of the sorter, is provided.
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