System for repositioning flat-disposed objects
US9517897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1766
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system is provided for repositioning flat-disposed objects that can be arranged in an overlapping manner at a system inlet. The system includes a first and a second lateral deviation conveyor, each having an inlet located downstream the inlet of the system. The system also includes a diverting device creating a first transport circuit ending on the right side of a common receiving zone, and a second transport circuit ending on the left side of the common receiving zone. The system can invert the orientation of the objects transported in the first transport circuit with reference to the objects transported in the second transport circuit. The system can advantageously be used with objects having a variable thickness and in particular with folding cartons in a flat configuration.
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