Panel unpacking method and panel unpacking device
US9387946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2249/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A panel unpacking method includes (1) providing a panel unpacking device, which includes a pickup device including a manipulator and suction cups mounted to the manipulator and a conveyance device including a main body, a mounting board mounted to the main body, pins mounted to the mounting board, and cushioning device installed on the pins; (2) moving the manipulator to approach the panel until the suction cups of the manipulator get into contact with the panel; (3) the suction cups sucking and holding the panel and the manipulator making a movement to lift up the panel; (4) the manipulator carrying the panel to approach the pins of the conveyance device until the panel gets into contact with the contact sections of the pins; and (5) the suction cups releasing the panel to allow the panel to be stably positioned on the pins of the conveyance device.
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