Method and system for building a load
US8145350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G61/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A palletizer for automatically building a load with product from an infeed area is disclosed. It includes means for defining a desired volume of a load including a length sensor, a width sensor, and a height sensor. It also includes means for transporting product from an infeed area to the load. A controller is associated with means for defining the desired volume, the controller being configured to receive signals from the sensors and to automatically control movement of the means for transporting. The controller is configured to automatically determine when the volume is filled. In another aspect, a method of building a load with product from an infeed area is provided. The method includes defining a desired volume of the load using a length sensor, a width sensor, and a height sensor. It also includes automatically filling the volume with product, and determining when the volume is filled.
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