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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 1992
Filed:
Oct. 26, 1990
Applicant:
Inventor:
Bengt Hakansson, Sjobo, SE;
Assignee:
Tatra Pak Holdings, S.A., Pully, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
53473 ; 53247 ; 294 65 ; 414416 ;
Abstract
A gripping head for loading packages into a crate is disclosed having a number of support members attached to a frame. The support members each have a predetermined number of pneumatically operated suction cups for gripping packages that are intended for loading into a crate. Two of the support members are capable of pivoting movement on the frame in response to vertical movement of a center support member so as to allow the gripping head to deposit the packages into the crate in a manner that is economical and that allows efficient use of the crate space.