Container unloading system with auto-unload capability
US9008825B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F9/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container unloading system that is adapted to automatically unload containers from carts while the containers and carts reside in an unloading station. The containers may be off-loaded onto a conveyor. The system includes a frame that is movable along the path of ingress/egress of the carts, and a vertically and horizontally movable lifting device that is supported on the frame and adapted to engage and lift the containers. A number of sensors may be present to gather information about the carts and/or containers and to send corresponding signals to a controller that is programmed to automatically operate the system.
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