Gripping and vacuum end effector for transferring articles
US6860531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1766
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An end effector for a robot is used to unpack flattened stackable items from a container using a fixed sized vacuum plenum and simple adjustable gripping elements. The gripping elements comprise a pair of adjustable, smooth blades. In addition, the end effector includes mechanisms for retaining and transporting the container.
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