Device for faulty item rejection
US9114431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53048
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device may comprise a gripper defining a plurality of openings, each being configured to selectively receive, retain and release an item using a vacuum. One or more sensors may be associated with the plurality of openings, and may be configured to detect a faulty item received in the opening associated therewith. An item receiving structure may be configured to receive items released by the gripper when one or more of the sensors detects that one or more of the received items is faulty. An item receptacle may be configured to receive a plurality of items, and a vacuum chute may be configured to convey items received in the item receiving structure away from the gripper and into the item receptacle under a vacuum force.
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