Robotic gantry with end effector for product lifting
US9592970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G57/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A robotic gantry system, end-effector for a robotic gantry system and method of transporting products using a robotic gantry system is provided. The end-effector includes a movable floor that can be positioned below picked products to prevent products from being dropped during transport. The movable floor also permits selecting individual rows of products from a given layer of products of a product stack. The end-effector may include a vacuum assembly for vacuum adhering to the products. The method permits selection of varying portions of a stack of products with the end-effector and protecting the selected portions of products using the movable floor.
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