Feeder load automation system and method of use
US7287952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S414/108
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A feeder load automation system and method of use including a lifting device capable of lifting a pallet of bundled product from a lowered positioned to a raised position and a platform positioned on the lifting device which holds the pallet of bundled product. A head mechanism having a holding device lifts a top layer of bundled product from the pallet to provide a separation space between the top layer of bundled product and a next, lower layer of bundled product or the pallet. A conveyor mechanism, extendible into the separation space, conveys the top layer of product away from the pallet. An input and takeaway station are also provided.
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