Method and apparatus for trimming a container
US11141802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23B3/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trimmer device includes an inner mounting block having a first central aperture for receiving a turret shaft. The inner mounting block has an inner bore. The device includes an outer mounting block having a second central aperture for receiving the turret shaft. The outer mounting block has at least one outer bore. The device includes an inner trimmer spindle positioned through the inner bore. A first end of the inner trimmer spindle includes a pilot having an inner spindle blade. The device further includes an outer trimmer spindle positioned through the outer bore. The outer trimmer spindle includes an outer spindle blade positioned at a first end. At least one of the inner mounting block or the outer mounting block is rotatable about the turret shaft to adjust for a diameter of an article such that the article is positioned between the inner and outer spindle blades for trimming.
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