Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Miscellaneous compound implement
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Lillis, Eileen D. (Department: 3652)
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Miscellaneous compound implement
C294S064200, C294S065000, C294S103100, C901S040000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06860531
ABSTRACT:
An end effector for a robot is used to unpack flattened stackable items from a container using a fixed sized vacuum plenum and simple adjustable gripping elements. The gripping elements comprise a pair of adjustable, smooth blades. In addition, the end effector includes mechanisms for retaining and transporting the container.
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ABB Inc.
Chin Paul T.
Lillis Eileen D.
Ryan Kromholz & Manion S.C.
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