Patent ID: 9114431
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: B07C,G07C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device, comprising: a gripper defining a plurality of openings, each of the plurality of openings being configured to selectively receive, retain and release an item using a vacuum; one or more sensors associated with the plurality of openings, configured to detect a faulty item received in the opening associated therewith; an item receiving structure configured to receive items released by the gripper when at least one of the sensors detects that at least one of the received items is faulty; an item receptacle configured to receive a plurality of items; and a vacuum chute configured to convey items received in the item receiving structure away from the gripper and into the item receptacle under a vacuum force, wherein the item receiving structure comprises a movable arm configured to move away from the gripper when none of the sensors detects a faulty item and configured to move under the gripper to receive items released by the gripper when at least one of the sensors detects a faulty item, and wherein the item receptacle is disposed away from the gripper and the item receiving structure.