Patents by Inventor Giorgio Oppici
Giorgio Oppici has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11827393Abstract: A machine (100) and a method for stabilising palletised loads (900) are described, comprising: a functional arrangement (105) provided with a reel (110) on which a covering tape (800) is wound, a gripping device (350) adapted to take a first end of the covering tape (800) wound on the reel (110) and to make it integral with the palletised load (900), a first movement apparatus (215) adapted to generate a relative motion of revolution of the functional arrangement (105) around the palletised load (900), according to a predetermined revolution axis (Z), a second movement apparatus (275) adapted to generate a relative motion of translation of the functional arrangement (105) with respect to the palletised load (900) in a direction parallel to the revolution axis (Z), a cutting device (115) placed in the functional arrangement (105) so as to separate the covering tape (800) from the reel (110), a fixing device (400) adapted to fix at least a second end of the covering tape (800) to the palletised load (900).Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: A.C.M.I.—SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventors: Giacomo Magri, Giorgio Oppici
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Publication number: 20230322426Abstract: A machine for stabilising palletised loads including an apparatus having a reel of covering tape, a gripping device to take a first end of the tape of the reel and make it integral with the load, a first movement apparatus to generate relative revolution of the apparatus around the load about a predetermined revolution axis, a second movement apparatus to generate relative translation motion of the apparatus with respect to the load in a direction parallel to the revolution direction, a cutting device placed in the apparatus to separate the tape from the reel, and a fixing device to fix a second end of the tape to the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Giacomo MAGRI, Giorgio OPPICI
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Patent number: 11767179Abstract: A seizing head for objects is described that includes a support frame adapted to be coupled to a manipulator robot, and a plurality of picking apparatuses arranged mutually flanked according to a predefined flanking direction and individually adapted to take and withhold at least one object, wherein each picking apparatus is installed on a respective mobile frame, which is slidably coupled to the support frame according to a sliding direction parallel to the flanking direction, and wherein the seizing head further includes a plurality of functionally independent activation devices, each of which is adapted to activate a respective mobile frame along said sliding direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: A.C.M.I.—SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventors: Giacomo Magri, Giorgio Oppici
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Patent number: 11760514Abstract: A machine for stabilising palletised loads including an apparatus having a reel of covering tape, a gripping device to take a first end of the tape of the reel and make it integral with the load, a first movement apparatus to generate relative revolution of the apparatus around the load about a predetermined revolution axis, a second movement apparatus to generate relative translation motion of the apparatus with respect to the load in a direction parallel to the revolution direction, a cutting device placed in the apparatus to separate the tape from the reel, and a fixing device to fix a second end of the tape to the load.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: A.C.M.I.—SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventors: Giacomo Magri, Giorgio Oppici
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Publication number: 20220371758Abstract: A machine for stabilising palletised loads including an apparatus having a reel of covering tape, a gripping device to take a first end of the tape of the reel and make it integral with the load, a first movement apparatus to generate relative revolution of the apparatus around the load about a predetermined revolution axis, a second movement apparatus to generate relative translation motion of the apparatus with respect to the load in a direction parallel to the revolution direction, a cutting device placed in the apparatus to separate the tape from the reel, and a fixing device to fix a second end of the tape to the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Giacomo MAGRI, Giorgio OPPICI
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Publication number: 20220355957Abstract: A machine for unwinding and rewinding a covering tape (800) includes a first support shaft to coaxially receive a reel of covering tape, a second support shaft, parallel to and distanced from the first support shaft, which is adapted to coaxially receive a tubular support, a motor adapted to put the second support shaft in rotation around its own axis, a plurality of contrast rollers arranged around the second support shaft and oriented parallel thereto, and a movement apparatus adapted to move the contrast rollers towards and away from the axis of the second support shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Giorgio OPPICI, Giacomo MAGRI
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Publication number: 20220355958Abstract: A machine for stabilising palletised loads includes a functional arrangement, a first movement apparatus generating relative motion about a revolution axis around the palletised load, a second movement apparatus generating relative translation motion of the functional arrangement with respect to the palletised load in a direction parallel to the revolution axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Giacomo MAGRI, Giorgio OPPICI
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Publication number: 20220169407Abstract: A machine (100) and a method for stabilising palletised loads (900) are described, comprising: a functional arrangement (105) provided with a reel (110) on which a covering tape (800) is wound, a gripping device (350) adapted to take a first end of the covering tape (800) wound on the reel (110) and to make it integral with the palletised load (900), a first movement apparatus (215) adapted to generate a relative motion of revolution of the functional arrangement (105) around the palletised load (900), according to a predetermined revolution axis (Z), a second movement apparatus (275) adapted to generate a relative motion of translation of the functional arrangement (105) with respect to the palletised load (900) in a direction parallel to the revolution axis (Z), a cutting device (115) placed in the functional arrangement (105) so as to separate the covering tape (800) from the reel (110), a fixing device (400) adapted to fix at least a second end of the covering tape (800) to the palletised load (900).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Giacomo MAGRI, Giorgio OPPICI
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Patent number: 11198530Abstract: Herein described is a system and method for packaging packages (C), comprising the steps of: forming a row of packages (C) advancing, one following the other, along a pre-set advancement direction (A), picking up at least two first packages (C) from the row, superimposing each of said first packages (C) on a respective second package (C) of the row, releasing each of the first packages (C) resting on the respective second package (C), obtaining at least two stacks of packages, each of which comprises at least two mutually superimposed packages (C) and stabilising the stacks of packages (C).Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: A.C.M.I—SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventor: Giorgio Oppici
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Publication number: 20210323777Abstract: A seizing head (125) for objects (P) is described, comprising: a support frame (130) adapted to be coupled to a manipulator robot (115), and a plurality of picking apparatuses (215) arranged mutually flanked according to a predefined flanking direction and individually adapted to take and withhold at least one object (P), wherein each picking apparatus (215) is installed on a respective mobile frame (165), which is slidably coupled to the support frame (130) according to a sliding direction (B) parallel to the flanking direction, and wherein the seizing head (125) further comprises a plurality of functionally independent activation devices (195), each of which is adapted to activate a respective mobile frame (165) along said sliding direction (B).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Giacomo MAGRI, Giorgio OPPICI
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Publication number: 20200270008Abstract: Herein described is a system and method for packaging packages (C), comprising the steps of: forming a row of packages (C) advancing, one following the other, along a pre-set advancement direction (A), picking up at least two first packages (C) from the row, superimposing each of said first packages (C) on a respective second package (C) of the row, releasing each of the first packages (C) resting on the respective second package (C), obtaining at least two stacks of packages, each of which comprises at least two mutually superimposed packages (C) and stabilising the stacks of packages (C).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventor: Giorgio OPPICI
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Patent number: 9446917Abstract: A palletizing device (10) comprising a lower plane (15) able to supportingly receive a pallet (5) and a loading device (100) vertically mobile above the lower plane (15) and comprising an upper platform (110), superposed in plan view on the lower plane (15) and provided with variable-configuration support means (112) and activating means able to cyclically move the support means (112) between a closed configuration, in which the define a support for a first layer of products (4) to be palletized, and an open configuration, in which they remove the support in order to release the first layer of products (4) downwards, in which the loading device (100) comprises a storing platform (120) defining a support for a second layer of products (4) to be palletized and flanked to the upper platform (110).Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: A.C.M.I.— SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventors: Giorgio Oppici, Giacomo Magri
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Patent number: 9434490Abstract: A machine for winding a load by an extensible web, including a fixed base for supporting the load, a fixed framework overlying said base, a framework moveable vertically on the fixed framework, which rotatably supports a horizontal circular guide, means for rotating the guide, a mechanism for imposing vertical translations to the moveable framework, a mechanism suspended on the guide bearing the reel with the winding web, in which the circular guide has a hollow tubular section, and is rotatably held within a seat integral with moveable framework and including at least three pairs of wheels with mutually inclined axes for creating the seat for sliding and retaining the guide.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: A.C.M.I.-SOCIETA'PER AZIONIInventors: Giacomo Magri, Giorgio Oppici
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Publication number: 20150375945Abstract: A palletizing device (10) comprising a lower plane (15) able to supportingly receive a pallet (5) and a loading device (100) vertically mobile above the lower plane (15) and comprising an upper platform (110), superposed in plan view on the lower plane (15) and provided with variable-configuration support means (112) and activating means able to cyclically move the support means (112) between a closed configuration, in which the define a support for a first layer of products (4) to be palletized, and an open configuration, in which they remove the support in order to release the first layer of products (4) downwards, in which the loading device (100) comprises a storing platform (120) defining a support for a second layer of products (4) to be palletized and flanked to the upper platform (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: A.C.M.I. - SOCIETA' PER AZIONIInventors: Giorgio OPPICI, Giacomo MAGRI
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Publication number: 20130255186Abstract: Machine for winding a load by means of an extensible web, comprising a fixed plane for supporting the load, a fixed framework overlying said plane, a framework moveable vertically on the fixed framework, which rotatably supports a horizontal circular guide, means for rotating the guide, means for imposing vertical translations to the moveable framework, means suspended on said guide bearing the reel with the winding web, in which the circular guide has a hollow tubular section, and is rotatably held within a seat integral with moveable framework and comprising at least three pairs of wheels with mutually inclined axes for creating the seat for sliding and retaining the guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Giacomo MAGRI, Giorgio OPPICI
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Patent number: 7874417Abstract: A machine for grouping packs includes a sliding work plane for advancing in sequence at least a consecutive and equidistanced row of packs along a predetermined advancing direction (A); and a retaining means for cyclically braking the advancing of one of the packs of the row with respect to the sliding work plane, the retaining means including at least a striker body and a moving means for cyclically locating the striker body close to a pack advancing on the work plane, such that the striker body receives the pack in contact there-with, preventing the pack from advancing at a same speed as a previous speed thereof on the work plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: A.C.M.I. Societa' per AzioniInventor: Giorgio Oppici
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Publication number: 20090266677Abstract: A machine for grouping packs (100) comprising: a sliding work plane (40) for advancing in sequence at least a consecutive and equidistanced row of packs (100) along a predetermined advancing direction (A) and means for retaining (50, 51) for cyclically braking the advancing of one of the packs (100) of the row with respect to the sliding work plane (40), the means for retaining comprising at least a striker body (50, 51) and means for moving (52, 53) for cyclically locating the striker body (50, 51) closed to a pack 8100) advancing on the work plane, such that the striker body (50, 51) receives the pack (100) in contact there-with, preventing the pack (100) from advancing at a same speed as a previous speed thereof on the work plane (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: A.C.M.I. Societa' Per AzioniInventor: Giorgio Oppici
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Publication number: 20090235620Abstract: A device for centring objects, comprising a supporting frame (10) which supports an overall flat grid, the individual cells of which are each suitable for downwardly guiding an object to be centred, the device comprising a plurality of parallel rows of distinct centring members (400) which define nodes of the grid, each single row of the centring members (400) being supported by a single straight guide (202, 204, 224 ) of a series of coplanar, parallel straight guides (202, 204, 224), the straight guides (202, 204, 224) being mobile on the supporting frame (10), and being connected to one another by a second mechanism (211) which is configured such as to allow a reciprocal nearing and distancing of the straight guides (202, 204, 224) by second moving means (210, 210? 202?, 204?) provided for activating said second mechanism (211), the centring members (400) of each row being slidingly coupled to their relative straight guide (202, 204, 224) characterized in that each centring member (400) of each straight guiType: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2007Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: A.C.M.I.- Societa' Di VittorioInventor: Giorgio Oppici
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Patent number: 7422097Abstract: An apparatus (1) for sorting packages, comprising means (2) for supplying the packages to at least a station (3) for their manipulation and orientation, which is characterised in that the manipulating station (3) comprises at least a manipulator head (7) having at least two degrees of freedom of motion. In particular, the manipulator head (7) is movable by translation according to the axis of an orthogonal Cartesian triad and is movable by rotation about a substantially vertical axis. A method for putting in step packages conveyed by conveyor belts set side by side including varying the speed of said belts.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: A.C.M.I. S.p.A.Inventor: Giorgio Oppici
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Publication number: 20060151293Abstract: An apparatus (1) for sorting packages, comprising means (2) for supplying the packages to at least a station (3) for their manipulation and orientation, which is characterised in that the manipulating station (3) comprises at least a manipulator head (7) having at least two degrees of freedom of motion. In particular, the manipulator head (7) is movable by translation according to the axis of an orthogonal Cartesian triad and is movable by rotation about a substantially vertical axis. A method for putting in step packages conveyed by conveyor belts set side by side including varying the speed of said belts.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2003Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventor: Giorgio Oppici