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Method and installation for automatic processing of baggage

US8202035B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateJul 12, 2005
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64F1/324
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns an installation and a method for automatically processing individual hand-held bags between two storage areas, the bags respectively having a base surmounted by two opposed lateral flanks, said bags being adapted to rest in equilibrium on their base, said bags being transferred from one storage area to the other via a longitudinal transfer platform, as claimed in the invention, the installation comprises: means for forming rows of bags resting on their base on one of said storage areas; means for driving each of said rows in translation in a first direction over said longitudinal transfer platform; and means for driving each of said rows of bags supported by said platform in translation in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction to transfer said row of bags to the other storage area.

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