Automated de-stacking system and method

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12180017
APP PUB NO 20230017681A1
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17865807

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An automated system for de-stacking a plurality of stacked objects, the automated system comprising a lift assembly and a grabber assembly. The lift assembly comprises a tower, and a number of electric motors. The tower is configured to rotate about a vertically-extending axis. One of the electric motors is configured to rotate the tower. Another one of the electric motors is configured to raise and lower the grabber assembly. The grabber assembly is configured to move with the tower as the tower rotates and comprises a claw and an electric motor. The claw is configured to grasp the objects individually. The electric motor of the grabber assembly is configured to actuate the claw. The first, second, and third electric motors are configured to operate in a refrigerated environment.

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LCE TECHNOLOGY LLC1151 45TH AVE NE ST PETERSBURG FL 33703

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Plange, Solomon Palm Harbor, US 1 0
Walker, Chris Apollo Beach, US 19 843
Walker, Richard St. Petersburg, US 24 711
Walker, Thomas St. Petersburg, US 45 476

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