Vacuum based lifter device for displacement of an article
First Claim
1. A vacuum based lifter device for displacing an article, wherein at least one suction plate or suction cup is designed to be connected to and disconnected from a vacuum source, and wherein the suction plate or suction cup is secured to equipment in order to be able to move it together with or relative to said article which is to be displaced, comprising:
- a pallet-like structure into which there can be inserted fork members which are mounted on a working unit, and wherein parts of the structure define a vacuum chamber;
a vacuum source having an electrically driven vacuum pump provided on the pallet-like structure and pneumatically connected to the vacuum chamber, anda mechanically or electrically controllable stop and release valve which is pneumatically coupled between the vacuum chamber and said suction plate or suction cup.
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Abstract
A vacuum based lifter device is provided for displacement of an article. At least one suction plate or suction cup is designed for connection to and disconnection from a vacuum source. The suction plate or suction cup is secured to equipment in order to be able to move it together with or relative to the article which is to be displaced. The device has a pallet-like structure into which fork members mounted on a fork-lift truck can be inserted. Parts of the structure define a vacuum chamber, a vacuum source having an electrically driven vacuum pump provided on the pallet-like structure and pneumatically connected to the vacuum chamber, and a mechanically or electrically controllable stop and release valve. The release valve is pneumatically coupled between the vacuum chamber and the suction plate or suction cup.
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14 Claims
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1. A vacuum based lifter device for displacing an article, wherein at least one suction plate or suction cup is designed to be connected to and disconnected from a vacuum source, and wherein the suction plate or suction cup is secured to equipment in order to be able to move it together with or relative to said article which is to be displaced, comprising:
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a pallet-like structure into which there can be inserted fork members which are mounted on a working unit, and wherein parts of the structure define a vacuum chamber; a vacuum source having an electrically driven vacuum pump provided on the pallet-like structure and pneumatically connected to the vacuum chamber, and a mechanically or electrically controllable stop and release valve which is pneumatically coupled between the vacuum chamber and said suction plate or suction cup. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A vacuum based lifter device for displacing an article wherein:
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at least one suction plate or suction cup is provided for connection to and disconnection from a vacuum source; the suction plate or suction cup is secured to equipment in order to be able to move it together with or relative to said article which is to be displaced; the equipment is secured to a support structure which can be introduced onto fork members that are mounted on a working unit; the support structure has a pallet-like design; parts of the structure define a vacuum chamber; a vacuum source having an electrically driven pump is provided on the pallet-like structure and is pneumatically connected to said vacuum chamber; and a mechanically or electrically controllable stop and release valve is pneumatically coupled between the vacuum chamber and said suction plate or suction cup. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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