Device and method for installing sliders on reclosable fasteners for plastic bags
US6517473B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B70/8131
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and method for installing sliders onto fasteners for plastic bags includes a rotor having one or more slider pockets for carrying sliders and one or more notch cutting tools for cutting notches in a fastener. A slider is put into a slider pocket and the rotor is actuated to cut a notch in a fastener and position a slider in the notch. The fastener is then advanced, sliding the slider onto the fastener.
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