Sep 1, 2026

US12723857 - Charge separating apparatus

A charge separating apparatus includes: a transporter configured to move charges in a supply direction; a door assembly configured to stop a front end of a unit of three charges at a predetermined position, the unit of three charges including a combination of a central charge, a front charge, and a rear charge; a gripper configured to grip each of the central charge, the front charge, and the rear charge; a separator configured to move the front charge in the supply direction and move the rear charge in a direction that is opposite to the supply direction; and a driver configured to supply driving power to the door assembly, the gripper, and the separator.

Assignee: HANWHA AEROSPACE CO., LTD.
Inventors: Hyun Seong Jeong
Filing date: 2025-07-14

The patent describes a charge separating apparatus designed to manage and manipulate a unit of three charges, including a central, front, and rear charge, through a series of mechanical components. It features a transporter, door assembly, gripper, separator, and driver to facilitate the movement and separation of these charges in specified directions.

Claim 1

1 . A charge separating apparatus comprising: a transporter configured to move charges in a supply direction; a door assembly configured to stop a front end of a unit of three charges at a predetermined position, the unit of three charges comprising a combination of a central charge, a front charge, and a rear charge; a gripper configured to grip each of the central charge, the front charge, and the rear charge; a separator configured to move the front charge in the supply direction and move the rear charge in a direction that is opposite to the supply direction; and a driver configured to supply driving power to the door assembly, the gripper, and the separator. a transporter configured to move charges in a supply direction; a door assembly configured to stop a front end of a unit of three charges at a predetermined position, the unit of three charges comprising a combination of a central charge, a front charge, and a rear charge; a gripper configured to grip each of the central charge, the front charge, and the rear charge; a separator configured to move the front charge in the supply direction and move the rear charge in a direction that is opposite to the supply direction; and a driver configured to supply driving power to the door assembly, the gripper, and the separator.

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