Method and gripping head for gripping a layer of containers arra

Details Method and gripping head for gripping a layer of containers arra Method and gripping head for gripping a layer of containers arra

1984-10-26

1986-08-05

Cherry, Johnny D.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Miscellaneous compound implement

294 655, 294 871, 294 88, 2941191, 414 36, 414 59, B66C 104, B66C 144

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046038965

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a process for gripping a layer of standing containers (23) such as bottles, and a head for gripping a whole layer of such containers. The process is characterized in that the layer of containers (23) is framed by four simultaneously actuated jaws (12 to 15), the jaws being movably positioned to nip or bear against the outer container of the layer while subjecting the jaws to vibrations, thereby causing the containers to align themselves in rows, bearing against each other. The rows are offset from each other in a longitudinal direction by a direction such that the containers are disposed in a staggered or quincunx arrangement. The rows of containers are acted upon in the direction in which they bear against each other with a nipping force (F.sub.1, F.sub.2). The nipping force (F.sub.1, F.sub.2) may be greater than the force (f.sub.1, f.sub.2) with which the containers are acted upon in the direction in which they bear against each other in their row.

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patent: 4252496 (1981-02-01), Williams
patent: 4493599 (1985-01-01), Hartness et al.

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