Abstract

Processes for handling extrusions comprising determining the position, profile and orientation of a first layer of elongate elements and any spacers located above the elongate elements; determining an optimal pickup position to locate the gripper with respect to an elongate element to allow for the secure clamping of the elongate element; determining the position in which to place the elongate element; moving the robotic arm to the pickup position; actuating the gripper to move the gripper plates to securely hold onto the elongate element; moving the robotic arm to remove the spacers if any; moving the robotic arm to the drop-off position; actuating the gripper to move the gripper plates to release the elongate element; determining the stage in an interleaving process for the given extruded element; moving a robotic arm holding sheet material with respect to the elongate element such that the sheet material covers or uncovers the elongate element as required by the stage in the interleaving process; ensuring there is sufficient slack in the sheet material for the next stage in the interleaving process; and repeating the above steps for subsequent extrusion members.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 11/00 - Wrapping, e.g. partially or wholly enclosing, articles or quantities of material, in strips, sheets or blanks, of flexible material
• B65B 35/16 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by grippers
• B65G 57/18 - Stacking of articles of particular shape elongated, e.g. sticks, rods, bars
• B65G 59/02 - De-stacking from the top of the stack
• B25J 15/08 - Gripping heads having finger members

Abstract

The present invention relates to packaging systems (assemblies) and more particularly, but not exclusively to packaging systems (assemblies) to secure elongated products, such as extruded products, in a bundle for transportation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/20 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for incompressible or rigid rod-shaped or tubular articles
• B65D 61/00 - External frames or supports adapted to be assembled around, or applied to, articles

Abstract

A screening system comprising at least two post adaptors to be mounted in a parallel, spaced apart relationship so as to support a screen of slat members therebetween, the post adaptors each having a profiled recess along their length, wherein end parts of the slat members are respectively located in the profiled recess of each post adaptor; and spacers locatable in the profiled recesses for spacing apart the slat members, the spacers being profiled to key into the profiled recesses such that the spacers are laterally held within the profiled recesses. A method of assembling such a screening system is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04H 17/14 - Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
• E04H 17/16 - Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts using prefabricated panel-like elements, e.g. wired frames
• E04H 17/20 - Posts therefor

Abstract

A packaging assembly (110) to transport bundles of product such as plastic and metal extrusions. The assembly (110) includes an upper cleat (113) and a lower cleat (114) that are connected by side support s (115). The side supports (115) are adjustable in length to provide for adjustment of the upper cleat (113) with respect to the lower cleat (114) to accommodate different bundles sizes of product to be transported.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 1/04 - Storage devices mechanical
• B65G 57/18 - Stacking of articles of particular shape elongated, e.g. sticks, rods, bars
• B65B 27/10 - Bundling rods, sticks, or like elongated objects

Abstract

A frame assembly for retaining a screen, comprising a frame portion with an attachment channel for receiving an edge of a screen infill, the attachment channel having a first surface and the frame portion including an engagement portion against which a first part of a locking insert is held, wherein the Iocking insert has a second part for bearing towards a screen infill inserted in the attachment channel, the Iocking insert being resilient so that when the Iocking insert is positioned with the first part held by the engagement portion the second part applies a force to urge the screen infill against the first surface: and a friction interface provided either between the screen infill and the first surface and/or between the screen infill and the Iocking insert.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 9/01 - Grilles fixed to walls, doors, or windowsGrilles moving with doors or windowsWalls formed as grilles, e.g. claustra
• E06B 9/02 - Shutters, movable grilles, or other safety closing devices, e.g. against burglary
• E06B 9/52 - Devices affording protection against insects, e.g. fly screensMesh windows for other purposes
• E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
• E06B 3/16 - Hollow frames
• E06B 3/58 - Fixing of glass panes or like plates by means of borders, cleats, or the like
• E06B 5/11 - Doors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for protection against air-raid or other war-like actionDoors, windows, or like closures for special purposesBorder constructions therefor for other protective purposes against burglary

Abstract

A packaging system for the transportation of an elongate product. The packaging system comprises at least two spaced apart cleat units through which the product is supported, each cleat unit including a lower cleat, an upper cleat and side upright supports that interconnect the lower and upper cleats to form a space through which the product is supported, wherein the side upright supports and cleats interconnect by a pocket interconnection.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65B 27/10 - Bundling rods, sticks, or like elongated objects

Goods & Services

Door and window screens, fire screens, security screens, patio screens, security doors and screen doors, window grills, and security panels.