Vacuum pick-up head with vacuum supply valve
US6979032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S294/907
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vacuum pick-up device includes a vacuum supply valve mounted to a distribution manifold to which a plurality of suction cups is attached. The vacuum supply valve is operational to control the vacuum pressure supplied to the suction cups of the device. The vacuum pick-up device further includes a detection device that controls the vacuum supply valve by detecting the selective presence of an object.
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