---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003471"
title: "Method and apparatus for transporting perforated objects"
published_at: "2026-09-15T20:31:45.153820Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003471"
categories:
  - "material-handling/conveying-systems"
keywords:
  - "b65g59/04"
  - "b65g59/04"
  - "b25j15/06"
  - "b65g47/91"
  - "b65g47/91"
  - "b65g47/91"
---

# Method and apparatus for transporting perforated objects

## Abstract

A gripper head for connection with a suction device includes an air permeable suction plate having selected portions covered by a readily replaceable cover mask so that only the uncovered portions of the suction plate are suctionally active. The uncovered portions of a perforated object to be gripped by the gripper head having relatively few perforations.

## 1. Drawings

[0001] Sheet 1.

[0002] Sheet 2.