Article stacking apparatus and method
US7168909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0235
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article stacking apparatus is provided having a barrel, a frame, a motor, and a drive mechanism. The frame is configured to support the barrel for rotation in a recumbent position. The drive mechanism couples together the frame and the motor to rotate the barrel to agitate cups within the barrel for stacking into accumulated configurations. A method is also provided.
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