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Method and system for repositioning of a flexible substrate

  • US 8,714,609 B2
  • Filed: 06/13/2011
  • Issued: 05/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A material handling system, comprising:

  • a body comprising a first member and a second member, the first member and second member defining a hollow cavity within the body, and a gap disposed between the first member and the second member;

    the body in flow communication with a first gas source to provide a first pressurized gas flow through the gap to generate a lifting force on an object placed adjacent the body;

    at least one channel disposed in a central region of the body, the at least one channel in flow communication with a second gas source, the channel arranged to controllably disengage the object with a second pressurized gas flow from the second gas source;

    wherein the second pressurized gas flow from the second gas source applies a downward force against the object in at least the central region, the downward force, in combination with gravity, being greater than an adhering force of the object with the body;

    wherein the lifting force lifts the object towards the central region of the body wherein contact between the object and the body occurs on a periphery of the central region, the central region defined by at least one protrusion defining the periphery of the central region; and

    wherein the at least one protrusion extends outwardly from the central region of the body to form a most distal portion of the body.

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