Feed mechanism for pocketed spring strands
US11504761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B65/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A feed mechanism for pocketed spring strands is provided with at least one index wheel having a plurality of blades. The feed mechanism is provided with a motor. The at least one index wheel includes a first support member which is rotatable about a first rotation axis and carries a first support element which supports a shaft element of the blade to be tiltable about a tilt axis extending in parallel to the first rotation axis. The at least one index wheel includes a second support member which is rotatable about a second rotation axis which extends in parallel to the first rotation axis and carries a second support element which is slidable along the shaft element of the blade and supports the shaft element to be tiltable about the tilt axis.
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