Positioning system and carriage assembly for converting machines
US8047110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/9312
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for slitting a web includes a carriage assembly having an elongate housing including a first wall, where the first wall defining a longitudinal axis. A first plurality of rails can be mounted on the first wall, wherein the plurality of rails extends parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least one of the plurality of rails can have a substantially circular cross section, among others. The system also includes a first plurality of carriers. Each carrier can be adapted and configured to support an instrumentality such as a blade for performing an operation (e.g., cutting) on a web of material. The carrier body includes a first body portion and a second body portion. Each of body portion includes at least one mounting feature for mounting the carrier on a the plurality of rails.
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