System and method for packaging article layers
a technology of article layer and packaging, applied in the directions of packaging goods type, transportation and packaging, liquid materials, etc., can solve the problems of significantly increasing the problem of article tipping, small base footprint of articles, and previously discussed problems not being resolved, so as to prevent article tipping
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-03-05
DYCO
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"The present invention is a method and system for packaging articles with non-uniform geometry. The method involves arranging the articles in a collection area, transporting them to a consolidation area, and laterally supporting them to prevent tipping. The articles are then arranged in a layered manner, with the orientation of subsequent layers being different from the orientation of the arranged layers. The article layer is enclosed in a resilient material to maintain the arrangement. The invention prevents tipping of article layers and allows for easy arrangement on a pallet. The technical effects of the invention include improved stability and protection of articles during transportation and enclosure without requiring containers."
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However, there can be difficulties associated with elongated articles having a small base footprint, as such articles are susceptible to tipping.
Moreover, problems associated with tipping articles are significantly increased when the articles are especially lightweight, such as empty articles, that are shipped to locations for filling the articles with product.
However, the previously discussed problems associated with article tipping have not been resolved.
In addition, the conventional palletizer constructions are difficult to be quickly and cost effectively re-configured to accommodate different article designs or array patterns.
As shown in FIG. 1, articles 12 having non-uniform geometries pose additional challenges, as they are prone to tipping, even when supported along the collective periphery of the article array or layer.
This technique results in a random, inconsistent and inefficient arrangement of the articles in the container.
However, both approaches have the disadvantage of having to dispose of both the container and the container liner.
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[0027]The present disclosure includes a system 10 and method for packaging articles 12 (FIG. 1) having a substantially non-uniform geometry as shown in FIG. 2. In article packaging system 10, articles 12 are guided along a conveyor 14 to a collection area 16. The articles 12 are then transported by a robot, e.g., robotic arm 28 (FIG. 3) from collection area 16 to a consolidation area 18 that includes a stabilizer 32 (FIG. 3) for providing lateral support for articles 12 supplied to the consolidation area 18. Robotic arm 28 further transports articles 12 from collection area 16 to consolidation area 18 to construct an article layer 50 (FIG. 15). A portion of the articles 12 of article layer 50 are oriented differently than other portions of article layer 50, as will be discussed in further detail, resulting in increased volumnar density of the article layer. Once article layer 50 has been constructed, the article layer 50 is moved from consolidation area 18 to bagging area 20 to subs...
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Abstract
A system for packaging articles includes a first collection area for receiving and arranging a plurality of articles having a substantially non-uniform geometry. A transport device is included and a consolidation area for constructing an article layer, each article layer constructed from the plurality of arranged articles transported from the first collection area by the transport device. The consolidation area includes a stabilizer providing substantially continuous lateral support along the periphery of arranged articles of the article layer being constructed to substantially prevent tipping of the plurality of arranged articles. A portion of the arranged articles transported by the transport device is oriented differently from the other arranged articles.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to a system and method for packaging article layers, and specifically to a system and method for packaging article layers for articles having substantially non-uniform geometries.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]When large numbers of stackable articles must be transported in large quantities to another location, especially when the article is small, the article may be packaged in a container to protect the article during shipping of the container. Alternately, to reduce the amount of handling required, the articles may be arranged in a tight grouping, or array of articles. Each array of articles can form a layer of articles that can be stacked on a pallet having a footprint which can be accommodated by freight hauling compartments, e.g., for truck, rail, sea or air vessels.[0003]Palletizing articles is becoming increasingly automated in manufacturing facilities, wherein articles are moved via a conveyor, which articles ar...
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IPC IPC(8): B65B27/04B65B17/02
CPCB65B21/025B65B9/02
InventorYOHE, PETER D.CORDINGLY, RONALD H.HOFFMAN, TIMOTHY D.
OwnerDYCO