Apparatus and method for cutting and unbonding elastic bands
US4579027A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T225/357
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An elastic band cutting apparatus is disclosed which includes a movable blade mounted proximate an elastic band stock holding structure for displacement to effect cutting of the tubular stock. The apparatus also includes a movable anvil which cooperates with the blade to engage the cut elastic bands so as to grip the same between the blade and anvil. After cutting is completed, one of the anvil and blade are displaced with respect to the blade so as to break any bonds which have formed during the shearing process. The apparatus further includes stock feeding assembly which will advance the stock to the cutter and eject previously cut and separated bands onto band manipulating apparatus. A method for cutting and separating elastic bands also is disclosed.
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