DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIFTING AND HANDLING OF OBJECTS

摘要

The invention concerns a device (1) for lifting and handling of objects (8), such as food products, said device (1) comprising an object gripping member (7) having a lower surface (9) that is intended to be positioned above an object (8) to be handled when the gripping member (7) is set in an operating position, said gripping member (7) further having a main gas outlet (6) arranged in association with said surface (9), and a gas supply system (3, 4) for supplying a flow of gas (2) to the main gas outlet (6) during operation of the device (1), wherein the lower surface (9) and the main gas outlet (6) are arranged so as to allow the gas to flow between the surface (9) and the object (8) when the gripping member (7) is set in its operating position such that an object lifting force is induced. The invention is characterized in that the gas supply system (3, 4) is capable of supplying a gas that exhibits antimicrobial properties. The invention also concerns a method for lifting and handling of objects.