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Spring feeding device, apparatus for forming a string of pocket springs, and method of feeding springs

US11066293B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2017
Grant dateJul 20, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B63/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spring feeding device configured to feed a spring (9) comprises a feeding member (60) delimiting a channel (68), a pusher (70) configured to push the spring (9) along the channel (68) delimited by the feeding member (60), and a drive mechanism con-figured to displace both the feeding member (60) and the pusher (70) such that the feeding member (60) and the pusher (70) move in opposite directions (91, 92).

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