OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000003269

Vacuum system

Published: 2026-09-15T19:59:28.474799Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003269
Categories: Material Handling > Package Handling

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ABSTRACT

An apparatus for transferring a workpiece from one location of a machine to
another is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of picking assemblies
that are movable along a closed transfer path. Each of the picking assemblies
includes a vacuum manifold assembly that receives a compressed gas, such as
compressed shop air. A vacuum generator, such as Venturi device, is disposed
in the vacuum manifold assembly and generates a vacuum from the compressed gas
received at the input of the vacuum manifold assembly. The vacuum manifold
assembly further includes at least on suction cup in fluid communication with
the vacuum generated by the vacuum generator.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000003269
Published 2026-09-15T19:59:28.474799Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003269