Method and apparatus for the free-fall transfer of panels

Details Method and apparatus for the free-fall transfer of panels Method and apparatus for the free-fall transfer of panels

2006-05-05

2009-06-02

Adams, Gregory W (Department: 3652)

Material or article handling

Apparatus for moving intersupporting articles into, within,...

Unstacking apparatus

C414S907000, C414S796800, C414S797000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07540703

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for transferring panels from a stack of generally upstanding panels to a lying position on a receiving surface. The apparatus comprises a pulling device having a tool end adapted to be releasably connected to a surface of a panel of the stack in a contacting position. The pulling device is actuatable to displace the tool end to the contacting position. An actuator member operatively supports the pulling device so as to displace the pulling device away from the panel, to pull the panel away from the stack by actuation of the actuator member to create a gap between the panel and the stack. A pushing device has a portion adapted to be inserted in the gap in a pushing position. The pushing device is operatively supported by the actuator member, whereby the pushing device in the pushing position pushes the panel away from the stack. A controller unit is connected to the devices and the actuator member, so as to induce the free fall of the panels from the stack with the pulling device away from the free fall path.

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