Device and method for handling molded articles

Details Device and method for handling molded articles Device and method for handling molded articles

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Underwood, Donald W. (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Apparatus for charging a load holding or supporting element...

Load holding or supporting element including gripping means

C198S468300, C198S374000, C414S798400, C414S800000, C414S910000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06837662

ABSTRACT:
Non-symmetrical molded articles, such as large preforms, are handled by a handling system into which an array of molded articles are transferred from a mold having a pitch separation The handling system has an arranging station configured to receive and align a first set of molded articles, which arranging station is further configured to receive and align a second set of molded articles in an opposingly orientated direction to the first set. To reduce the pitch separation, the arranging station includes a closure mechanism that brings together the first and second sets of molded articles in a substantially linear array. Once in the linear array, a handling device operates to pick up and crate the linear array of preforms. Transfer and pick-up of the preforms can be accomplished using a multi-function, multi-axis robot that supports take-out tubes and suction pads.

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