System and method for handling wicket bags
US8943783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B43/46
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for handling wicket bags involve a wicket bag holder for transporting wicket bags to a working position along a transport path, the bag holder including one or more holding devices each being operable between an open position allowing receipt of an upper tab of the wicket bag and a closed position whereby the bag is held suspended within a working zone. Also involved are one or more main gripping devices each being operable between an open position allowing receipt of a suspended wicket bag and a closed position whereby the bag is gripped to form a bag neck portion. The system and method may be used for bag filling applications.
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