Methods of rucking using low profile ruckers capable of rucking fixed diameter coverings

US7955165B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Tipper Tie, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Dennis J. May · Pittsboro, US
• Samuel D. Griggs · Raleigh, US
• Matthew D. Lowder · Durham, US
• Thomas E. Whittlesey · Apex, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 13, 2010
• Grant date: Jun 7, 2011
• Expiry date: Jul 13, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65B9/18
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods 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.