System and method for grouping and manipulating flexible articles
The use of hoppers and industrial robot systems simplifies the grouping and manipulation of flexible items, solving the problems of complex manipulation steps and hardware requirements in existing technologies, and achieving efficient item grouping and manipulation.
CN122270360APending Publication Date: 2026-06-23OPTIMA NONWOVENS CO LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- OPTIMA NONWOVENS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
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Abstract
The invention relates to a system and method for grouping and handling flexible articles conveyed serially along a conveyor path (20), wherein a magazine (10) is arranged in an entry position at an extension of the conveyor path (20), the magazine (10) having two opposite side walls (104) defining a space therebetween, wherein the magazine is configured to receive a plurality of flexible articles (2) in the space between the side walls (104), wherein an industrial robot (12) to which the magazine (10) is attached or which clamps the magazine (10): arranges the magazine (10) in the entry position; moves the magazine (10) arranged in the entry position such that the plurality of flexible articles (2) are received in the magazine (10) one after the other; and transfers the magazine (10) with the plurality of flexible articles to an exit position. The invention further relates to a use of an industrial robot for grouping and handling flexible articles conveyed serially along a conveyor path (20), wherein a magazine is attached to the industrial robot or clamped by the industrial robot.
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