Clip storage
US4234085A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1978 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D73/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supply tape for clips comprises a plurality of pleats running transversely of the length of the tape and a plurality of generally U-shaped spring clips, each of which has opposed arms engaged in opposite sides of one of the pleats. An apparatus is provided for applying clips to the storage tape. The apparatus feeds the tape between a pair of meshing toothed wheels adapted to pleat the tape. U-shaped spring clips are fed to a clip application station where they are received on respective pleats with opposed arms engaged on opposite sides of the pleat.
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