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Labeling apparatus with robot and related methods

US9604745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 2012
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65C2210/0094
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A labeling device may include a platform configured to advance objects, a sensing device directed toward the objects as the objects are advanced, and a label supply. The labeling device may include a robot configured to pick-up labels from the label supply and apply the labels to the objects as the objects are advanced, and a controller configured to operate the robot based upon the vision device.

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