Container-gripping device

US7748518B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Hollriegl · Teublitz, DE
• Bernhard Düzinger · Unterdeggenbach, DE
• Erwin Knieling · Pfatter, DE
• Heinrich Deyerl · Teunz, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 10, 2005
• Grant date: Jul 6, 2010
• Expiry date: Jul 31, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2201/0247
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and a device for transporting containers, which present a support ring or similar part, where the containers to be transported move through at least one transfer area, in which they are held by gripping elements alternately on different sides of the support ring, and the gripping elements present an identical direction of movement at least in the transfer area.