Clamping mechanism for clamping closure member of a flowable material container and material handling system having such a clamping mechanism
US5651472A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0894
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a clamping mechanism for clamping together a closure and a body mounting same, comprising a first member mounting a plurality of clamping devices, and a second member having an over-center part. The first and second members are in engagement, the arrangement being such that when the body engages the first member, the first and second members move over-center and the clamping devices and the second member engage the closure to clamp the closure in the body.
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