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Panel unpacking method and panel unpacking device

US9387946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2012
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 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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