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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2009
Frank Winzinger, Regensburg, DE;
Bernhard Sternkopf, Burglengenfeld, DE;
Thomas Hoellriegl, Teublitz, DE;
Frank Winzinger, Regensburg, DE;
Bernhard Sternkopf, Burglengenfeld, DE;
Thomas Hoellriegl, Teublitz, DE;
Krones AG, Neutraubling, DE;
Abstract
A gripping apparatus for gripping containers may comprise a gripping element which has two gripping parts that can move relative to one another and a carrier on which the gripping parts are arranged. At least one portion of the container to be gripped can be received between these gripping parts. The gripping apparatus may comprise a detachment mechanism for detaching the gripping parts from the carrier, wherein this detachment mechanism can be actuated manually and without the aid of a tool in order to detach the gripping parts from the carrier.