Apparatus and method for opening a perforated article such as a corrugated box
US6263646A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B69/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for bursting perforations on an article, such as a corrugated box, has a rotatable, retractable burst member that exerts an impact force on opposing sides of end portions of the perforated lid. Burst member is arranged for vertical movement towards an end portion of the perforated lid and then rotatable movements to opposing sides of the perforated lid. The article is positioned in a plane substantially perpendicular to the movement of the burst member so that the burst members can engageably contact end portions of the perforated lid with a predetermined impact force. A separator is used to capture the perforated lid and then retract for separating the perforated lid from the main portion of the article.
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