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Trim press, article ejecting device, trim press article ejector, and method of stacking and cleaning out thermoformed articles

US7232539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2004
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/712
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An article ejector is provided having kinematic linkages that drive ejector paddle assemblies in an article ejector mode, as well as a die cleaning mode where the kinematic linkages are driven via rotary motion in a continuous clockwise direction, in both modes, without having to impart changes in direction for the rotary drive mechanisms, and while maintaining maximum mechanical advantage of the kinematic linkages. A method is also provided.

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