Lid starting apparatus and method
US5203236A · kind A · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B7/182
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lid starter (20) is disclosed having a pair of belts (24, 26) to enclose respectively a lid (34) and a container (22) for starting an overtightened lid from the container. A first end of the lid belt is spring (66) biased to cooperate with a motor (76) coupled to pull the belt second end in applying torque to the lid. Rotatable arms (40, 124, 126) facilitate receiving the lid and container within the belts.
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