Carton flap gripping system
US7316643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31B2120/30
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gripping system uses a pin mounting block having at least one passage for accommodating holding pins of a holding pin member that cooperate with a dome to hold a laminate ply there between, the improvement being a releasable latch positioned to engage the pin member and hold the pin member in an operative positions and being releasable to release the pin member. Various forms of pin members may be used. In a preferred form, a gripper is provided positioned adjacent to holding pins and moveable between a retracted position and an operative position wherein the gripper member grips the laminate ply.
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