Device and method for processing drinks closure caps
US11820035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26F2210/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for processing drinks closure caps having at least one cutting unit with at least one cutting blade and a detection unit which, in turn, has a camera as well as at least one conveying device forming a transport path to and from the cutting unit is disclosed. In order to solve the problems of known devices, the detection unit has an optical system and is arranged operatively downstream of the cutting unit such that it fully captures the inner wall of a drinks closure cap located in its field of vision.
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