Tool head positioning mechanism for a converting machine, and method for positioning a plurality of tool heads in a converting machine
US11446891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B50/254
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for positioning a plurality of tool heads in a converting machine for converting sheet material into box templates, comprising: providing a plurality of tool heads located at a first set of individual positions within a converting area, moving the plurality of tool heads within the converting area in a first movement by means of a transport mechanism that is arranged to be coupled individually to each tool head, moving at least one of the plurality of tool heads in relation to the transport mechanism in a second movement, wherein the plurality of tool heads are moved to a second set of individual positions by the first and second movement, and wherein the second movement takes place during the first movement. The invention also relates to a tool heads positioning device.
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