OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003162

Vacuum based lifter device for displacement of an article

Published: 2026-09-15T19:41:36.927369Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003162
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Lift Tables and Positioners

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ABSTRACT

A vacuum based lifter device is provided for displacement of an article. At
least one suction plate or suction cup is designed for connection to and
disconnection from a vacuum source. The suction plate or suction cup is
secured to equipment in order to be able to move it together with or relative
to the article which is to be displaced. The device has a pallet-like
structure into which fork members mounted on a fork-lift truck can be
inserted. Parts of the structure define a vacuum chamber, a vacuum source
having an electrically driven vacuum pump provided on the pallet-like
structure and pneumatically connected to the vacuum chamber, and a
mechanically or electrically controllable stop and release valve. The release
valve is pneumatically coupled between the vacuum chamber and the suction
plate or suction cup.

1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.

[0003] Sheet 3.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003162
Published 2026-09-15T19:41:36.927369Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003162