Low profile product extractor for thermoformed products
US12263631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C31/008
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pressware extractor assembly includes an elongated transport rail, a first car, a second car, and a powered drive mechanism. The first car includes a first car frame and a plurality of extractor elements operable to releasably hold respective products. The second car is slidably supported by the transport rail to slide laterally relative to the transport rail along the lateral rail axis, with the first car being supported to slide laterally with the second car. The powered drive mechanism shiftably supports the first car relative to the second car for vertical movement of the extractor elements relative to the mold assembly. The powered drive mechanism is configured to shift the first car between a lowered position, and a raised position, in which the products are lifted by the extractor elements.
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