Claw for a container transporting system

US8297671B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Erwin Knieling · Pfatter, DE
• Walter Neumayer · Geisingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 25, 2006
• Grant date: Oct 30, 2012
• Expiry date: May 30, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A clamp grip for a container transport system including rare earth permanent magnets encapsulated in non-magnetic material such as high quality steel. Flexible positioning of the magnets allow for adapting to varied design specifications. A rotatable control cam or cams may be used to adjust grip arms between a grip and a release position. Air gap distances between permanent magnets may be designed to maximize repelling force to assist in the functioning of clamp grip mechanism.