Systems and methods for tying a bow around an object
US8491018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/37
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for tying material into a bow around an object. The system includes a tying assembly for tying the material around the object into the bow and a jig assembly moveable relative to the tying assembly for positioning the material relative to the tying assembly. The tying assembly includes a first loop gripper and a second loop gripper configured to grip respective first and second portions of the material. The first loop gripper is configured to pull the first portion of the material through the second portion of the material. The second loop gripper is configured to pull the second portion of the material through the first portion of the material. A first tail gripper and a second tail gripper are provided to grip respective first and second ends of the material. The jig assembly includes a first jig half and a second jig half that are each rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the first jig half and the second jig half. The jig assembly also includes a trolley assembly for moving said first jig half and said second jig half with respect to said tying assembly.
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