Method and tool for palletizing mixed load products
US9701490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/025
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The problem of the lag time in picking and dropping mixed load products during a palletization process is solved by using a tool having i) a gripping member that can be partially closed in a first fast movement while it is moved by a robot towards a product and then closed onto the product in a second shorter movement and ii) a product abutting plate that is movable in unison with the tool in opposite direction thereof as the tool is moved by a robot towards and away the mixed load pallet.
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