Molded article conditioning and storage system, method and resulting preform
US5772951A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2105/253
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article handling and conditioning system for use between associated machines and associated processes are disclosed. The system comprises at least one initial molding machine and a finishing machine; a device for receiving initially molded articles from the at least one initial molding machine prior to finishing in the finish machine; a first mechanism for accumulating devices for receiving and the initially molded articles; a mechanism for transporting the device for receiving and the initially molded articles from the initial molding machine to the first mechanism for accumulating; a mechanism for moving the devices for receiving and the initially molded articles through the first mechanism for accumulating; and a device for transferring the initially molded articles from the first mechanism for accumulating to the finishing machine.
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