System for handling different objects with a robot and a suction tool
A robotic system with pivotable and suction-equipped gripping devices addresses the challenge of handling large, potentially sticky sheets by ensuring safe and efficient manipulation, minimizing damage during handling.
WO2026125210A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-18KOENIG & BAUER AG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KOENIG & BAUER AG
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-18
AI Technical Summary
⚠Technical Problem
Handling large stacks of sheets, particularly those that are prone to sticking together due to moisture or weight, is laborious and requires careful manipulation to avoid damage, especially in sheet-fed printing and gravure printing processes.
⚗Method used
A robotic system with two arms, each equipped with a gripping device, featuring movable and pivotable gripping elements that allow for gentle handling and suction capabilities, enabling efficient separation and reassembly of sheets while minimizing damage.
🎯Benefits of technology
The system effectively handles large and potentially sticky sheets by using pivotable and suction-equipped gripping devices, allowing for safe and efficient manipulation of sheets without causing damage, even when sheets are tightly stuck.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a system (37) for handling different objects, which system has a robot (01) with an arm (02;03) and a gripper device (06; 07), and a suction tool (38) which can be gripped by means of the gripper device (06; 07), wherein the gripper device (06; 07) has a first and a second gripper element (42; 43) which can be moved relative to one another in a motor-driven manner in order to change a gripper gap (51), and wherein the gripper device (06; 07) has a gas transport opening (58) connected to a gas transport line (82) of the robot (01), and wherein the suction tool (38) has a tool body (87) and a line system (88), by means of which a connection opening (89) is connected to a suction opening (91; 92), and wherein the suction tool (38) has two opposing retaining surfaces (93; 94) for respective contact of a respective gripper element (42; 43), and wherein the suction tool (38) can be held clamped by means of the gripper device (06; 07) in a working position in the gripper gap (51), in which the gripper elements (06; 07) are in contact with the retaining surfaces (93; 94) and in which the gas transport line (82) of the robot (01) is fluidically connected to the at least one suction opening (91;92) via the gas transport opening (58), the connection opening (89) and the line system (88) of the suction tool (38).
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