Changeable gripping element for transporting containers

US8360492B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KRONES AG · DE

Inventors

• Frank Winzinger · Regensburg, DE
• Bernhard Sternkopf · Burglengenfeld, DE
• Thomas Hoellriegl · Teublitz, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 22, 2009
• Grant date: Jan 29, 2013
• Expiry date: Feb 12, 2030

Classification

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

Abstract

A gripping apparatus for gripping containers may comprise a gripping element which has two gripping parts that can move relative to one another and a carrier on which the gripping parts are arranged. At least one portion of the container to be gripped can be received between these gripping parts. The gripping apparatus may comprise a detachment mechanism for detaching the gripping parts from the carrier, wherein this detachment mechanism can be actuated manually and without the aid of a tool in order to detach the gripping parts from the carrier.