Applicator plate, apparatus and method
US11453516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B27/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the invention relate to an applicator plate (10) for use in an apparatus (80) for attaching a set of frangibly adjoined top engaging clips (110) to a group of articles ‘C’. The applicator plate (10) having a generally planar body; and a plurality of apertures (16a-26f) within the body. Each aperture (16a-26f) has a series of internal walls (16i-16x) arranged such that each aperture (16a-26f) has a polygonal shape.
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