Apparatus for resisting rotation of can ends in a downstacker and method regarding same
US6887030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G59/067
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for resisting rotational movement of can ends in a downstacker is provided, that includes a housing having a bore, a ring having a bore that is disposed within the housing, a second ring having a bore that is disposed within the housing and a sleeve having a bore that is disposed within the housing wherein the bores of the ring, the second ring and the sleeve are in substantial alignment relative to each other. A method of resisting the rotational movement of can ends in a downstacker is also provided.
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