Low profile ruckers capable of rucking fixed diameter coverings and associated devices, methods, systems and computer program products
US7775859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65B9/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus and associated devices for rucking sleeves of covering material onto a chute body include a plurality of spaced apart rotatable wheels having a primary axis of movement, wherein, in operation, the plurality of wheels have an automated stroke cycle whereby each is configured to travel inwardly a distance sufficient to snugly abut an outer surface of a chute body and remain in contact with the chute body while the wheels travel in a first direction about the primary axis of movement and in an opposing second direction about the primary axis of movement.
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