Method and apparatus for processing a formable material
US11865757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7132
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for processing a formable material having at least first and second relatively repositionable units. The first unit has a sheet die, with the second unit having a rotary drum with a peripheral forming surface for receiving flowable material from the sheet die. The first and second units can be selectively changed between an operating relationship and a setup relationship, with the latter causing at least one space to be defined/enlarged and within which an operator can maneuver to gain access to a region of at least one of the first and second units. With the first and second units in the operating relationship, moldable sheets can be processed by causing the moldable sheets to be applied, and conformed, to the peripheral forming surface on the rotary drum.
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