Apparatus for packaging cut strips
US5816030A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B19/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for collecting and packaging a plurality of strips of a web material operates in conjunction with a rotary cutter assembly which forms a plurality of strips in parallel, longitudinally spaced array. A platen includes an intake portion with a plurality of inclined surfaces extending longitudinally in parallel array away from the cutter assembly, the inclined surfaces being stepped to capture the strips. A fixed top plate extends above the intake portion of the platen, and is provided with steps formed in complementary fashion to the platen steps to retain the cut strips therebetween. The strips are moved longitudinally along their respective steps to a collection portion of the platen. A movable top plate disposed above the collection portion translates longitudinally to expose the strips on the collection portion. A scoop assembly includes a strip scoop comprising a housing having a hemi-cylindrical collection chamber extending longitudinally therein, the chamber having opposed open ends and a movable shutter at one of the ends. A pair of spaced apart tines extend contiguously with the hemi-cylindrical sidewall, and are spaced to selectively engage parallel s…
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