Methods and apparatuses for folding absorbent articles
US10065831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/57
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for manufacturing absorbent articles. More particularly, the systems and methods for folding absorbent articles advancing in a converting line may be configured with tucker blades that prevent opposing end regions of absorbent articles from colliding directly with each other as the absorbent articles are being folded.
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