Adjustable carriage for transporting articles of various sizes and a grouping apparatus comprising the same
US9580253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2220/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable carriage for receiving and moving articles on a manufacturing line is provided that includes a first base portion and a second base. A first support member is connected with and extends substantially orthogonal to the first base portion and a second support member is connected with and extending substantially orthogonal to the second base portion. The first and second support members and the base combine to define an article receiving compartment having a compartment width. The base is positionable in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a first length. In the second configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a second length that is different from the second length.
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