Strap removal system
US9079680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53991
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a strap removal system and a method of removing straps from a load on a conveyor. The method includes providing an end effector to the side of the conveyor and moving the end effector adjacent a first vertical side of the load. A first strap is detected while moving the end effector across the first vertical side of the load. The first strap is engaged. The first strap is pulled away from the first vertical side of the load while engaged. The first strap is cut at a cut point on the first strap, and the first strap is removed from the load.
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