Tamping simulator and associated method
US12116151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B57/145
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Tamping simulators are provided. The tamping simulator includes a powder cylinder; a dosing receptacle; a tamping pin having a first end and a second end, the tamping pin being configured to be moved between a raised position and a lowered position such that the second end is received into the powder cylinder and the dosing receptacle in an instance in which the tamping pin is in the lowered position; a tamping spring operably coupled to the first end of the tamping pin and being configured to relieve compression pressure from the tamping pin; and a compression scale operably coupled to the tamping spring and being configured to indicate an amount of compression pressure absorbed by the tamping spring.
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