Former to trim press automated sheet delivery system and method
US11279076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2793/009
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermoformable sheet transfer system is provided having at least one frame, and upstream conveyor, a sheet cutter, and a downstream sheet manipulator. The upstream conveyor is configured to deliver a series of shots of formed articles in a thermoformed sheet from an exit end of an article forming station. The sheet cutter is carried by the at least one frame provided proximate the conveyor downstream of the article forming station and is configured to cut a leading edge of the formed articles and sheet sufficiently formed to index within dies of an article trim press. The downstream sheet manipulator is carried by the at least one frame and is configured to transport the leading edge and the sufficiently formed articles and sheet for delivery in sequential shots from downstream an article forming station to upstream an article trim station. A method is also provided.
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