Rotary device for the transport of articles
US8678172B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0247
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary device (10), especially a transfer star, for the transport of articles (15) from a first processing device (1) to a second processing device (5). The rotary device (10) includes a plurality of gripping devices (60) for gripping and holding of articles (15) that are preferably electronically controlled. The distance between the articles (15) in the first processing device (1), e.g. in a heating unit, is different from the distance between the articles (15) in the second processing device (5), e.g. a blow molding device. An electronic control device (30) is located on top of the rotary device (10). This control device (30) controls the distance between the articles (15) fed into the second processing device (5). A method is also provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.