Method and apparatus for orienting a lamination
US8985936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D43/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of orienting a selected item from a stack of similar items, the method comprising the steps of separating, engaging and orienting. The separating step separates the selected item from the stack using a first attraction force of a transport apparatus. The engaging step engages the selected item with a second attraction force from the transport apparatus. The second attraction force being greater than the first attraction force. The orienting step orients the selected item relative to the transport apparatus as the transport apparatus is en route to a destination location.
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