Chipless trimming of plastic bottles
US7093525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T82/16655
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for trimming the neck of plastic bottles includes means for rapidly rotating a cutting blade around the neck being trimmed while progressively moving the cutting blade through the thickness of the neck. During the cutting, a flat surface of the cutting blade rubs against the newly cut upper neck or finish surface to provide a polished surface therefor.
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