Self-adjusting capping chuck assembly for filler and/or capper device and associated method
US6508046B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67B3/268
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-adjusting capping chuck assembly for use in association with a filler and/or capper device comprising: an outer cam having an aperture defined by an inner peripheral geometry; and a cap engaging jaw displaced within the aperture of the outer cam. The cap engaging jaw includes at least two displaceable jaw components, and a member for biasing the displaceable jaw components into a cap engaging configuration.
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