Polymer packaging systems and methods
US10279496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B2220/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotary knife assembly includes a rotatable core and a plurality of knife blades extending from the rotatable core. A heating element is coupled with the plurality of knife blades, and the heating element is configured to heat the knife blades. One or more package guides are interposed between each of the plurality of knife blades configured to engage along one or more deformable packages as the rotatable core is rotated. In another example, a discharge assembly includes a conveyor belt including inner and outer belt surfaces, and a plurality of belt rows extending along a belt length. A plurality of package spacing ridges each include outer engaging edges, and one package spacing ridge of the plurality is positioned between each of the plurality of belt rows. The outer belt surface is recessed from the outer engaging edges.
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