Method for handling components of a sheet extrusion system
US12296367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23P6/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of handling components for a sheet extrusion system including the steps of: obtaining a carriage configured to support different components each making up a part of a sheet extrusion system; placing a first of the different components in a supported staging position on the carriage; and performing an operation on the first of the different components in the supported staging position to at least one of: a) transport the first of the different components; b) perform a maintenance step on the first of the different components; c) repair the first of the different components; or d) set the first of the different components up for installation. The method further includes the steps of: separating the first of the different components from the supported staging position on the carriage; and reconfiguring the carriage to maintain a second of the different components, that is different in configuration than the first of the different components, in a supported staging position on the carriage.
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